Red Wines Flashcards

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Alto Limay, Pinot Noir, Patagonia, Argentina

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Bright, red color, expressing aromas of flowers and red fruit such as red currant, raspberry, and strawberry.

More Info: Alto Limay is the collaboration between Paul Hobbs Selections and Familia Schroeder to develop Patagonia Pinot Noir. This frontier winegrowing region, with short, sunny summers and low vigor soils is perfectly suited for Pinot Noir.

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Painted Wolf ‘The Den’, Pinotage, Coastal Region, South Africa

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Medium to full bodied with red and black summer berries, savory spices and toasty wood flavors.

Food pairing: Mexican dishes, BBQ, Moroccan flavors and Malaysian dishes.

More Info: These wines are named for the den, the heart of all African wild dog communities. Flavour-packed, soft and juicy comfort wines for every day drinking. Jenny Metelerkamp produced a fine Painted Wolf ink drawing for the label. Painted Wolf Wines are dedicated to the production of authentic, distinct and delicious wines, and to the conservation of African Wild Dogs and their natural habitat.

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Catena Vista Flores, Malbec, Vista Flores, Mendoza, Argentina

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Dark and red fruit aromas with delicate floral notes of lavender and violet, and mocha. Rich and full with notes of sweet spice and a touch of leather.

More Info: Catena Malbec Appellation Vista Flores is composed of 100% varietal wines blended from vineyards of Vista Flores district in Tunuyán. The result is a wine with a pure expression of a unique terroir. 30-year-old vines gives red and black fresh fruits flavors, sweet texture and character. Cold nights lend bright, crisp acidity and the intense sunshine give explosive floral aromatics and concentrated structure.

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Spice Route ‘Chakalaka’, Rhone Blend, Swartland, South Africa

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Aromas of clove and subtle white pepper followed by plum with hints of elegant spice. A luscious and rich palate followed by smooth, integrated oak and well balanced tannins.

More Info: Chakalaka, a Zulu word that implies togetherness, refers to a truly South African blend of spices, used to add flavour to local dishes. A reflection of the “Rainbow Nation”, this wine is inspired by the cultural diversity of which we are justly proud. Traditional practices in the vineyards and a delicate hand in the cellar craft the Spice Route Chakalaka blend: a sum of many parts selected for their ability to express the soils of the Swartland wine region harmoniously.

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Tikal Natural, Malbec/Syrah, Vista Flores, Mendoza, Argentina

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Aroma of fresh red cherries with light French oak undertones. The palate is fresh and lively with black raspberry and spiced mocha notes.

More Info: 60% Organic Malbec, 40% Organic Syrah This blend captures the natural expression of untouched grapes and the true essence of the Uco Valley vineyard where they were picked.

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Tokara, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch, South Africa

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Cocoa powder, Cassis, mulberries, sweet berry fruit, dark chocolate, cedar.

85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot and 6% Merlot

Food Pairing: Beef, Veal and Stews

Why: Nice cross of old and new world characteristics, winery focuses on site specific wines.

Producer Info: Distinctive wines based on small production.

Production: Malolactic fermentation in barrel, aged 18 months 25% in new French oak.

Berry aromas of cassis, red currant and blueberries on the nose complimented by underlying notes of cocoa, fresh herbs and tobacco spice. The palate is packed with sweet berry fruit, flavours of dark chocolate and briary fruit with hints of dried tobacco on the finish.

More Info: At the centre of the Cape Winelands lies the Simonsberg mountain, a fynbos-rich massif, home to exceptional vineyards since the 17th century. It’s on the southern slopes, with unrivalled views over False Bay to Table Mountain, that you will find Tokara’s vineyards and olive groves.

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Kaiken ‘Terroir Series’, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vista Flores, Mendoza, Argentina

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Intense red color. Red fruit aromas, such as plum, can also be detected, along floral notes. Chocolate and vanilla from oak aging.

More Info: The Terroir Series of special wines demonstrates Argentina’s viticultural history and distinctive varieties, through attractive and innovative blends of grapes sourced from the best terroirs.These are complex wines that blend the best Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec with varieties that have tremendous personality, such as Bonarda and Petit Verdot.

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De Toren Z, Bordeaux Blend, Stellenbosch, South Africa

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Red fruits, mulberries, blueberries, notes of cedar spice and aniseed, complex and vibrant, velvety finely knit tannins.

Food Pairing: Beef, Lamb, other Grilled Meat dishes.

Old World style Merlot dominant blend. Vegan friendly.

A pure and soft integration of oak, lends a creamy finish with a hint of aniseed on the nose. It follows through perfectly on the palate, revealing juicy-red fruit. The integrated, complex and finely knit tannins of this Merlot-dominant blend finish of velvety, yet the blend is vibrant and expressive.

More Info: First winery in SA to do a 5 varietal Bordeaux blend. Located in the Polkadraai Hills sub-region of Stellenbosch, De Toren makes just 3,000 cases of one of the more striking Bordeaux red blends in the region.

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Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo, Chile

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Deep red with lush cherry, black currant, and blackberry aromas and a touch of tar and smoke.

More Info: Concha y Toro is the largest producer of wines from Latin America and is one of the global leaders in its field. It is headquartered in Santiago, Chile. The origins of Concha y Toro are connected to Chilean nobility and aristocracy. Nowadays the directory of the company is composed by the present Marquess of Casa Concha, a Chilean diplomat and ambassador.

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Familia Zuccardi Q, Cabernet Sauvignon, Argentina

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Familia Zuccardi Q, Cabernet Sauvignon, Argentina

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Rust en Vrede, Cabernet Sauvignon, South Africa

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Rust en Vrede, Cabernet Sauvignon, South Africa

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Cabernet Sauvignon Flight

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Familia Zuccardi Q (Argentina)

Rust en Vrede (South Africa)

Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha (Chile)

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