If you were to draw a line from our Hong Kong island, through the centre of the earth and to the other side – you'd find Argentina, the winemaking paradise in South America.
Here, cool high-altitude vineyards, well-draining soil, and plenty of sunshine make up the secret formula to the country's exceptional slow-ripened reds.
Soft, jam-packed with ripe red fruits, hints of violets and clove-like spice – Patagonia's Bariloche Malbec 2021 is irresistibly smooth. The dinosaur on the label is a nod to the 75-million-year-old fossil they unearthed when planting the vines. Modern winemaking meets natural history!
Mendoza winemaker Opi Sadler also makes history – by crafting our No.1 Malbec of all time Opi Malbec 2022. It's a juicy, dark bramble treat – perfect for pairing with empanadas or parrillada (barbecued meats).
Malbec might be the star attraction from Argentina, but Mendoza produces world-class Cabernet, too. Just ask James Suckling. He awarded a mighty 92pts to the Navarro Correas Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020. Selected from the 220-year-old estate's 60 individual vineyards – only the best parcels make the final blackberry and cassis-rich blend.
French oak barrel aged with silky fruit finesse, this profound Reservado Cabernet Franc comes hand-picked from Luján de Cuyo in Mendoza. Crafted by Bordeaux-raised winemaker Hervé Fabre, this complex red exhibits rich raspberry, plum and cassis fruit characters wrapped in a layer of warm cedar spice. At well under half price – do not miss this!
Known for its outstanding landscapes, Argentina’s Patagonia is increasingly recognised for its extraordinary wines. A pure expression of Argentina’s flagship grape, it shows intense red fruits, velvety tannins, and an elegant finish.
This gorgeous red blazed a name for itself on the world stage when its debut vintage was named 'Best Malbec of Argentina'. That is some feat in a country that's world renowned for the quality of its Malbec wines. Velvet smooth with ripe black fruit.
Navarro Correas Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is a premium, barrel-aged, melt-in-the-mouth red from a 225-year-old family winery in Mendoza. One taste will show that Argentina is not only a master of Malbec, but of Cabernet Sauvignon too.
