Red Wine Finder

A wine its creator Ruben Arroyo is rightly proud of, Argana's Cabernet Sauvignon is a sweet and ripe affair – ruby red and with intense violet tones. On the nose it's a vibrant, peppery Cabernet Sauvignon, with notes of plum, oak, and vanilla. While on the tongue there are the long-finishing flavours of fruits and wood.

A firm red wine with very intense violet tones. Argana's Malbec has a fruity aroma of rich dark berries, typical of the country's most famous grape. 

Balanced tannins and a lovely long finish make this a Malbec to savour. An intense ruby red wine contains layers of vanilla, red fruits, and nougat.

A strong, clean wine with intense plum and cassis notes, vanilla, and just a hint of eucalyptus, it begs to be quaffed. Slightly sweeter than other Malbecs, it is full-bodied, elegant, and has a delightfully long-lasting finish.

A delightful blend of Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. On the nose there are strong scents of liquorice and ripe autumnal berries. Clean on the palette and with a smooth finish, this is a fantastic wine for impressing dinner party guests.

Aroma of ripe summer and autumnal fruits, and on the tongue there's the classic Malbec trifecta of liquorice, cassis, and vanilla, all finished by soft, rounded tannins. A wine with a truly wonderful mouthfeel and one that will cellar well between now and 2020. 

Deep aromas of ripe red fruit, plums and velvety tannins. A beautifully balanced wine, with soft, rounded tannins, and flavours of succulent red fruits and autumn berries.

On the nose there are strong aromas of strawberry and blackcurrant, delicate notes of tobacco, and the barest hints of oak. In the mouth there are smooth, strong flavours of cassis and liquorice, impressively soft tannins, and a long pleasant finish on the tongue. Wonderful drink now, it can also be cellared for 3-5 years to improve even further with age. 
Alc. 13.5%

A full-bodied wine with real finesse, scents of red and green peppers and woodsmoke continue to unfold on the tongue. Beautifully-rounded, and with some of the smoothest tannins you'll taste this side of the Equator, it's not as fruity as it's European counterparts, but that works in its favour. This is a truly singular wine.

A mixture of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec, 20% Merlot, and 8% Cabernet Franc carefully selected from the finest quality grapes by Carmelo himself, it is aged in French oak for 12 months, giving it strong tannins and the classic green pepper and smoky notes indicative of Carmelo Patti's wines, but also the finesse and tannic structure of a fine Bordeaux. Think a Margaux with greater heft. Good to drink now or to cellar until 2020. 

On the nose there are the expressive aromas of ripe hedgerow fruits, and hints of smoke. On the tongue it's surprisingly smooth, with a strong vanilla flavour that brings an almost creamy quality to the wine.

For those sultry August evenings or rained-off Summer afternoons, we recommend a glass of lightly-chilled Kilhix Pinot Noir to refresh the palate and break out of the usual warm-weather roster of white wines. It really is a smashing drink as an aperitif or, if drunk at room temperature like its fellow reds, an excellent accompaniment to a light Summer supper.

Ruby red in colour, on the nose there are the scents of strawberries and black pepper, while strong flavours of watermelon, strawberries, and raspberries burst on the tongue. Far more structured, sweeter, and full-bodied than typical Pinot Noirs from the US and Europe, this is a terrific introduction to Argentina's take on the grape.

 On the nose there are scents of sweet red fruits and vanilla, while on the tongue the flavours of wood, pepper, and purple fruits give way to a sweeter finish that refreshes the palette.

On the nose there are strong aromas of liquorice and raspberry that continue on the tongue, mingling with the flavours of cassis, vanilla, blackberry, and raspberry. Soft and rounded tannins give it a finish that will have you coming back for another glass. Excellent when paired with lamb, it's also a wine whose robust body will stand up to the accompaniment of spicy foods. 

An intense red colour that catches the eye. Spiced fruits and red peppers fill the mouth, while the Syrah portion of the blend brings strong tannins and a smooth roundness. Oak ageing achieves a greater complexity. 

Slightly woody on the nose, El Transito has created a wine with with a subtle flavour that seasoned Malbec drinkers will appreciate and find refreshingly new. As well as the usual notes of  vanilla and blackberry, there's a note of plums, and a vaguely mineral flavour present which marks it out from the rest of the crowd

El Transito's Malbec Rosado is a Rosé that stands out from its counterparts on other continents. On the nose there are delicate aromas of rose petals, vanilla custard, and a strong strawberry note that continues on the tongue. Remarkably refreshing in the mouth, there are flavours of strawberry, hints of mango and honey, and a clean, crisp finish with notes of lemon peel.

On the nose there's cassis, figs, and prunes. In the mouth it displays an intensity and sweetness that intermingles with the dark fruit without ever feeling cloying. A woody finish adds finesse to a wine that will, on first sip, have you coming back for more. We recommend it as a winter aperitif or for drinking on a summer afternoon. 

An eminently drinkable blend of 70% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon gives a wine with a smooth finish. Born from the high, dry terroir of the Calchaqui Valley, 1750 metres above sea level, this blend has also picked up a light coffee flavour from its oak ageing. In the mouth there's the flavour of black fruits and mild, mature tannins. 

On the nose there are scents of ripe autumnal berries and just a hint of warm winter spices. On the tongue it's remarkably smooth, with a fresh flavour of plum jam and red fruits, and a hint of liquorice in its finish. As the nights draw in and get colder, this is the perfect accompaniment to beef dishes, or for simply savouring as you sit by a roaring fire. 
 

A magnificently rounded wine, the Vicien Bonarda Reserve of 2014 fills the mouth with flavours of ripe red & black fruits, Earl Grey tea, and vanilla. It's full-bodied yet is fresh on the palette, with a smooth and mellow finish that lingers pleasantly on the tongue.

A rich, full-bodied affair which truly does fill the mouth with silky smooth tannins and the flavours of firm red fruits, coffee, and wood. It's a sensation which continues on the tongue long after the first sip and will have you coming back for more. 

Deep violet in colour, it has on the nose an aroma of mixed red and black fruits, and the leathery quality typical of a great Syrah. In the mouth it is far more full-bodied than expected, and carries a great balance between the body of the wine and the sharpness of the fruit notes.