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“Je Ne Veux Travallier” by Pink Martini plays out of Itunes as mix of 4 perfumes fills the air. Daniel returned to the office to find Anuva’s operation invaded by the French and conquered by 4 women busily typing away on lap tops. Helene and Klervie, joined our team from Paris this week for a short internship program.

 

Through out the next few months the girls will be learning how Anuva runs its business and a bit more about Argentine wines.

 

            On Wed. Helene and Ashley set up for round II of the in-company blind tasting. Going through the wines again it was clear that some really fall apart after 24 hours and some improve greatly. Once again the Sangiovese and Cab Franc shined through.

            Ashley’s friends had a grand time teasing me when she returned home with a half case open-wine. “Very difficult job you have there,” they commented. Their commentary quickly turned to smiles and laughter when they were invited to try the wines and give their opinions. Again, the two favorites of the 6 in this informal tasting were the two winners from the two blind tastings.

 

            Also everyone agreed that the Callejon Del Crimen Sangiovese 2006 had very clear pomegranate taste.

 

            In the end Ashley wrote descriptions for Anuva’s two new wines:

 

Callejon Del Crimen Sangiovese Gran Vino de Finca 2006

Forbidden Fruit

 

Excellent balance of acidity, fruit and 12 months of hearty oak conjure imagery from mythology.  Persephone’s soft hand rests delicately in the impious clasp of Hades as he lures her into the underworld. A sinfully seductive bouquet of smoke, vanilla, and deep red fruits tantalize your senses. In the mouth intense bright fruits of pomegranates, raspberries, currants linger to keep the spring in the darkest winter.

 

Los Quimiles 2006 Premium Cabarnet Franc from Vinos de los Andes

Brick House

There’s no place like home. Picture a charming brick farm house, clothes on the line, freshly mowed grass, berry-pie in the window. Notes of terracotta, fresh linen, herb and dark fruits express the best of the varietal. With 22 months in French and American oak Vinos de los Andes’ dark plumy Cab Franc was built to last.  Even better with time.

 

Dearest Readers and Members…

It is my distinct pleasure to inform you that Anuva has just added 10 new wines to its wine store! I guess the logical question is “What do I recommend?” Well, all of them of course! It depends on the occasion. I will only address the next collection of 6 here:

Santos Beck Torrontés, a lively and fresh white from the province of San Juan, will do very nicely when you serve it chilled on these warm summer days coming up.

Naiara Reserva Malbec compliments and hearty dish. It’s robust, concentrated and velvety smooth.

Durigutti Malbec Reserve takes a more fruit forward approach to the Malbec genre but also has great complexity and depth.

Beviam Syrah will begin a bit closed and dry but as it opens will explode with typical syrah characteristics like blackberry and spice.

Occhioverde Merlot, an organic wine (the name means “green eye” in Italian) combines sumptuous herbs like oregano, thyme and rosemary with hints of black and red fruits.

And finally, Callejon del Crimen Petit Verdot from Finca La Luz, an uncommon varietal, gets the award for most unique wine in this group. Minty and chocolaty at the onset with hints of spice and gingerbread, this 12 month oaked varietal is long, supple and full.

We await your comments…