Bodega Urqo, El Mirador Chardonnay 2023 Domaine Domique Gruhier

Bodega Urqo, El Mirador Chardonnay 2023 Domaine Domique GruhierFrom high altitude vineyards (1200m above sea level) in Los Chacayes, this Chardonnay shows the fresher, more elegant side of Argentine winemaking. The combination of cool mountain nights and bright sunshine helps preserve acidity while building flavour. In the glass it has a hint of green with aromas leaning towards citrus and stone fruit, think lemon zest and ripe pear, layered with subtle oak. The palate is smooth and rounded, yet still fresh with

Aromas of ripe red berries

Floral aromas

Great with smoked sausage

Fresh and charming with a core of pure red fruit

Deep ruby-red in colour

This is from 35 year old vines

herbal - this is an orange wine in more than just colour - it delivers buckets full of flavour too

this wine has all the trappings of a cool climate masterpiece clearly moulded on a fresh vintage of Pouilly Fuissé or Saint Veran in Burgundy

This Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon is rich with dark cherry

It is ripe and fresh with underlying violet

with a long and well-balanced finish

the wine shows an intense nose of red fruit along with hints of sweet spices and underbrush