2008 Valle Perdido Pinot Noir Neuquen

SKU #1046522

Patagonia might be best known for its frigid weather and the U.S. clothing company that has capitalized on this image of a blustery, rugged tundra, but that may all be about to change. Seems it's just such a climate that helps Pinot Noir to develop its characteristic bouquet and complexity. This 2008 displays a fragrant, pure, and explosive nose, which expresses vivid summer red fruit and juicy cherry aromas. There are also some tropical fruit notes. The attack is fresh and full bodied, with a harmony between acidity and structure. Balanced and elegant, with a long persistent finish.

Price: $11.99

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By: Freddie Benorden |  K&L Staff Member  |  Review Date: 7/4/2009  | Send Email
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Patagonia, right? Get used to it. Fine wine regions are pushing farther and farther away from the equator. Who knows? Maybe one day grapes wull ripen on hte poles. At any rate, here is a great value Pinot Noir from the Southernmost land-mass in the world.

By: David Driscoll |  K&L Staff Member  |  Review Date: 7/1/2009  | Send Email
This is quality bargain pinot noir and has been for two vintages now. Less sweet and more focused on the berry fruit, the Perdido has had our customers coming back for more on a weekly basis. Not bad for a screwtop Argentine pinot.

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Varietal:

Pinot Noir

- The Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in the cooler climate of Burgundy, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne that is used in all of the Côte d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Germany, the U.S., Australia, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success. Here is a list of our bestselling Pinot Noir.
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Argentina

- Argentina is regarded as one of the most dynamic wine-producing nations in the world, and possibly the most important wine-producing region in South America. Only four countries in the world produce more wine than Argentina. Considerable investments (much of which has come from famous French, Italian and California wine producers) have been made in new vineyards and winemaking technology in the past several years, which along with recent plantings of more premium varieties of grapes, has made Argentina much more competitive internationally. The Mendoza region is the most important region in Argentina's wine industry. And Malbec, among other Bordeaux varietals grown here, reigns supreme. Click for a list of bestselling items from Argentina.
Alcohol Content (%): 14