Saurus Patagonia Select, Pinot Noir 2006

Have you ever tried oysters with red wine? Commonly known to be one of the worst pairings... except when you are having raw patagonian oysters with patagonian pinot noir!
This lovely pinot, served at Crizia, was supposed to complement a large tuna steak, but it ended up working great with the oyster appetizer. I am very impressed with patagonian pinots, much more than anything Mendoza (so far).

Yeast and green apple aroma; light oak, grapefruit and pomegranate mouth. Somehow this wine
reminded me of chardonney... or champagne? Definitely lighter body, very mineral and energetic. Although oaked, tastes more like Burgundy than California. Delicious!(110 AR$ in restaurant).

Humberto Canale- Pinot Noir 2006 Patagonia-Argentina

Humberto Canale- Pinot Noir 2006 Patagonia-Argentina

Price U$ 25

Perhaps the best pinot noir out of Argentina this medium size ruby colour pinot noir is the closest one can find in this side of the world that comes close to the Oregon and California counterparts.

Patagonia has become one of the great new regions in Argentina as its climate and land is prime for wine making.

There are hints of raspberry, cherry and rhubarb as well as vainilla.

Its light on the palate and keeps the alcohol content considerably low so as to enjoy this good wine.