Argentina En Fuego

A look at the Hottest Wine Producing Country in the Americas
Bristol Restaurant / July 21, 2009
With Master Sommelier Joe Spellman

Reception
2008 Dona Paula Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Mendoza

1st Course
Charred Summer Squash, Almonds, Aleppo Pepper, Mint
Market Greens, Shaved Summer Vegetables, Tarragon Dressing
Paired with:
2008 Bodega Tamari Torrontes, La Rioja
2009 Crios de Susana Balbo Torrontes, Salta
2007 Bodega Atamisque Catalpa Chardonnay, Mendoza
2008 Bodega del Fin del Mundo Reserva Pinot Noir, Patagonia

2nd Course
Duck Crepinette, Cherry Mustard, Watercress, Rye
Paired with:
2006 Bodega Norton Reserva Malbec, Mendoza (Lujan de Cuyo)
2006 Benegas Estate Malbec, Mendoza (Maipu)
2006 Felipe Rutini 'La Consulta' Malbec, Mendoza (Valle de Uco)
2006 Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbex, Mendoza (Lujan de Cuyo, (Vistalba))

3rd Course
Grilled Beef Tongue & Baby Octopus with Local Potato
Paired with:
2005 La Riojana, 'Raza Argentina' Malbec, La Rioja (Famatina Valley)
2005 Luigi Bosca 'Icono' Malbec/ Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza
2006 Tapiz Syrah, Mendoza (Tupungato)
2006 Catena Zapata Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza

Dessert Course
Chocolate Fondue, Nutter Butters