Updates on my favorite Argentine wine - Los Vencejos

The Los Vencejos Aleteo 2006 is now available! This Reserve Tempranillo from Argentina spent 2 years in barrel and 2 years in bottle before release. I blogged/raved about it in February when I tried it. It's $22/btl and available at www.losvencejos.com.

Also, the delicious Los Vencejos Malbec 2007 is on sale for $18/btl. Remember this one got 90 points from Wine Spectator. A steal now and definitely one for the table and the cellar. Salud!

Los Vencejos Aleteo 2006 World Premiere

Introducing Los Vencejos Aleteo 2006: you saw it here first! This wine will be released for sale in the U.S. in the spring (for $22.50 a bottle at http://www.losvencejos.com/) after 2 years in French oak and 2 years in bottle. It is 100% Tempranillo, and Aleteo means 'wingbeat.' Luscious and juicy, full of ripe cherry on the nose, the palate gives way to a complex melange of chocolate, cherry and clove spice. The finish: lingering and long, it begs for another sip. I love this wine.

A day after opening, the Aleteo had an intoxicating aroma of fresh cinnamon buns with chocolate raspberry on the palate. Full and balanced, this wine could be held another several years thanks to the lively fruit and smooth tannin.

Well done, Peter!