The Best
Malbec Wine Gifts
for 2019

2015 Longaví Malbec de los Andes

The Longaví 2015 Malbec comes from the Maule Valley of Chile, easily one of the largest wine producing areas that also possesses some of the country’s oldest vines. The red wines from Maule Valley are held in the highest regard, producing full-bodied wines with concentrated dark berry flavors and an herbal tinge. Longaví’s 2015 Malbec presents red fruit aromas with subtle floral and graphite notes, soft round tannins, intense and brilliant concentrated fruit flavors, and a long, elegant finish. Try pairing the Malbec with roasted or baked lamb, Spanish “tapas” like Serrano jam and Chorizo sausage, and Spanish omelettes. Information provided by Gold Medal Wine Club.

2015 Longaví Carménère de los Andes

Carménère is a red grape that was born in the French wine region of Bordeaux, but it never truly found its place there - instead, it has found fame and fortune in Chile, South America, where it is now considered the country’s national grape. Carménère produces wonderful red wines that pairs deliciously with meat dishes and BBQ, but it still isn’t well known by wine drinkers around the world. The Longaví 2015 Carménère is deep carmine in color with aromas of ripe red and black fruits (cherries and blackberries) with just a touch of black pepper. In the mouth, the wine is round with good structure, and soft and juicy tannins. Pair with red or white meats, spiced vegetables with curry and pepper, or Indian and Mexican food. Information provided by Gold Medal Wine Club.

2015 Longaví Sauvignon Blanc de los Andes

Crafted from select premium vineyards in the Leyda Valley, the Longaví 2017 Sauvignon Blanc is a true expression of this cool-climate terroir with a breathtaking intensity and richness. As recently discovered, the Leyda Valley is a pretty special place for Sauvignon Blanc in Chile - the coastal vineyards see cooling breezes from the Pacific Ocean and are served with near-perfect growing conditions. The Longaví 2017 Sauvignon Blanc offers an expressive mouth-watering melange of herbal, citrus and tropical notes, fresh minerality, crisp acidity, and a refreshingly rich finish. Information provided by Gold Medal Wine Club.