As I talk to friends both old and new, young and “mature”, they share the same plea: help us find affordable, delicious wine. These wine lovers are like you and me. We love to sip and savor wine with good friends, while reading a book or cooking, when relaxing in a bubble bath, or chatting with neighbors across the fence. We like to have a nice bottle of wine at the ready for when friends drop by unexpectedly or when a lovely dinner is planned. And we simply don’t want to spend a fortune on a bottle of wine (unless it’s “really good”!). This week, I have two well priced, delicious wines with a Latin flair – Decopas Sauvignon Blanc 2013 and Decopas Malbec 2013 sent to me as samples.
Produced in the Mendoza area of Argentina, vineyards consist of alluvial soils. Sauvignon Blanc was hand harvested then crushed followed by a period of cold skin contact. Fermented in stainless steel to retain the grapes’ freshness, acidity, aromas, and flavors, ageing for another month followed. I found the Decopas Sauvignon Blanc 2013 (sample) a crisp, tart wine which is absolutely enjoyable and approachable. Aromas of stone fruit and tastes of citrus, florals, and a touch of grapefruit led to a lovely finish with refreshing minerality. With its eye catching label and $12 price tag, you can get the party started especially if you pair it with seafood, sushi, light salads, and Latin dishes.
When the slang term “Decopas” is asked in Buenos Aires, it means “by the glass” and is the starting point for happy hour!
Cheers to that! ~ Cindy
