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The Southern Cone, October 2009
In the seven years of Stone, Vine & Sun's existence we have never set out an entire list by grape variety, but it just seemed the sensible thing to do now, given the facts:
• Many wine drinkers do have decided preferences for specific varieties
• The vast majority of wines from Chile and Argentina are labelled by variety
• There’s a purity to the expression of grape varieties here, especially in Chilean wine
• The red blends we offer from Chile and Argentina tend to be based on the principal grape varieties of each country
Those principal grape varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon for Chile - where it makes up over a third of all plantings - and Malbec, just as dominant in Argentina. There’s logic in this: these varieties thrive and produce great results, so we major on them: there are eight Cabernets or Cabernet based blends on pages 8-9, and the same number of Malbecs or Malbec blends on pages12-13. Trust us, the top wines on these pages really are beautiful, ageworthy examples of New World, but world-class, winemaking.
There is so much more though in this list: from Torrontès, Bonarda and Carmenère - not so well-known grapes, that deserve a wider audience - to the classic varieties of the great French regions, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Viognier, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Merlot. Now the Southern Cone can supply almost all your needs, from sparkling - our first Chilean fizz is already going down well - to sweet (see p.5). Finally, and most important, the wine of these two countries continues to offer terrific value.
Simon Taylor - October 2009
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Bernard Santé, Chénas, 2009
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Domaine des Corbillières, Touraine, Fabel Barbou, 2009
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Château de Putille, Anjou Blanc Sec, 2009
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Domaine du Grand Arc, Corbières Rosé, La Tour Fabienne, 2009
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Domaine Cordaillat, Reuilly, Tradition, 2009
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Le Clos du Serres, Languedoc, Terrasses du Larzac, Les Maros, 2007
“This Grenache-based blend always shows raspberry and blackberry fruit, with an interesting gamey nuance and a hint of liquorice. Warming and...”
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Araldica, Chardonnay, Piedmonte, 2009
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Sauvignon Blanc Tasting Case
“A mixed case including two bottles of six different Sauvignon Blancs from the Loire, with a saving of at least 10% on the bottle prices.”
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Jim Barry, Cover Drive, Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia, 2007
“We return to this old favourite, from vines planted near the old Penola cricket ground, hence the name. Most of the fruit is from the famed terra...”
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Seven Hills Tasting Case
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Cape Chamonix, Pinot Noir Reserve, Franschhoek, 2008
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Preignes Le Vieux, Tradition, Viognier, Vin de Pays d'Oc, 2009
“New to the list this year, a really well-made Viognier, fresh but nicely rounded, with pretty white peach fruit. A lovely aperitif, or enjoy with...”
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