Argentina Wrap-Up

People always ask me for my favorites of this or that from Argentina. So here's a concise list for you! Of what I've seen and tasted in the past nine months, here are my best-of picks for the country. Enjoy!

Varietals 

Best Malbec- Judas (Bodega Sottano)

Best Torrontes- San Pedro de Yacochuya

Best Bonarda- Colonia las Liebres

Best Pinot Noir- Bodega Chacra (Patagonia)

Best Blend- Vinas Davalos

Best Cabernet Franc- Pulenta Estate Grand Cabernet Franc

Best Chardonnay- Angelica Zapata Chardonnay

Best Sauvignon Blanc- Miraflor (Clos de los Siete)

Best Syrah- Finca Las Moras

Best White Blend- Bressia Canela

Best Merlot- Atamisque Catalpa

Best Cabernet- Vina Cobos Bramare/ Carmelo Patti 2004

Best Oddball White- Mendel Semillon

Best Oddball Red- Benegas Sangiovese

Varietal to Look Out For- Bonarda

Style

Best Weirdo Wine- Rama Negra

Most Interesting Expression of Terroir- Bodega Tacuil RD

Best Sunny Day Wine- Jean Bousquet Rose

Best Splurge Wine- Vina Cobos Unico

Best Cheapo Malbec- Pulenta La Flor

Wineries

Best Bodega Tour- Domaine St. Diego

Most Impressive Bodega- Salentein

Most Beautiful Wine Region- Cafayate, Calchaqui Valley

Best Bodega Lunch- Ruca Malen

Best Way to Visit Wineries- Biking (Maipu) / Private car (Everywhere else)

Best Organic/Biodynamic Winery- Colome

Newcomer to Look Out For- Altocedro

Region to Look Out For- Uco Valley, Vista Flores

Mendoza

Best Place to Taste in Mendoza- Vines of Mendoza

Best Wine Experience in a Restaurant- Azafran (Mendoza)

Best Restaurant Mendoza- Florentino/1884

Best Bar in Mendoza- Blah Blah Bar

Where to Buy Wine in Mendoza- Vines of Mendoza

Buenos Aires

Best Place to Taste in B.A.- 0800-VINO

Best Wine Flights- Park Hyatt Palacio Duhau

Amazing Indian Food- Tandoor

Best Bar- Doppelganger

Where to Buy Wine in B.A.- 0800-VINO

Best Closed Door- Sunae 

Best Dining Experience Patagonia- Casimiro Bigua (Calafate)