2023 Los Cardos Dona Paula Malbec
Regular price £11.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Los Cardos means "The Thistles" in Spanish. Their presence indicates an unmistakable sign of good terroir. Also
100% Vegan Approved.
Tasting Notes
Deep violet red color. Spicy and rich with juicy black fruit and a long jammy finish.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested from mid to late March. In the winery, they are first destemmed and softly crushed. A cold pre-fermentative maceration takes place to preserve the primary aromas. Then, the must is cooled and traditional fermentation starts. Post-fermentation maceration lasts between 10 and 15 days. Malolactic fermentation is carried out after maceration.
The Estate
El Alto Vineyard is located in Ugarteche, in the southern part of Luján de Cuyo, at 1,050 meters (3,445 feet) above sea level. The soils range from sandy loam to clay loam, with variable content of stone. The climate typically presents warm days and cool nights, with an average temperature variation of 14 °C (57.2 °F) and an average annual rainfall of 250 mm (9.8 in). The vines yield 12 tons per hectare, and they are grown in espaliers, using drip irrigation. At Doña Paula, our vineyards have always been managed using sustainable agricultural practices.
Accolades
- Bronze Medal Winner - International Wine Challenge 2022
Alan's Personal Tasting Notes
"This is lovely, fairly full bodied with lots of vibrant red and black fruits with a super smooth jammy finish. Great value too. A fabulous easy drinking introduction to Argentinian Malbec." tasted June 2024
Specifications
Year | 2023 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 100% Malbec |
Country | Argentina |
Alcohol content
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13.5% alc vol
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.1 units |
Type | Red Wine |
Aged | Oak aged |
Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
Features | Vegan and Vegetarian, Sustainable practises |
Food Matches | Enjoy alone or pair with red meat, empanadas or pasta. Serve 14-16C |
Appellation | Mendoza |

2023 Man Meets Mountain, Malbec, Mendoza
Regular price £11.49 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%"Great things are done when men and mountains meet, this is not done by jostling in the street”.
Tasting Notes
The quest for higher quality has seen Argentina's most ambitious winemakers push into the Andes foothills where the higher altitude and meagre soils produce the finest grapes. Man Meets Mountain celebrates those that face up to and conquer the challenges posed by nature and brings to you a harmonious Malbec, packed full of blueberry, blackcurrant and plum and a complex and delicious finish.

Producer
"Great things are done when men and mountains meet, this is not done by jostling in the street”.
The quest for higher quality has seen Argentina's most ambitious winemakers push into the Andes foothills where the higher altitude and meagre soils produce the finest grapes. Man Meets Mountain is one of our own production projects in Argentina made in conjunction with our consultant winemaker Sebastian San Martin.
Winemaking
Fermented in stainless steel tanks and concrete vats. Traditional red wine fermentation with commercial yeasts, open tank pump overs and the fermentation conducted at 28ºC.
Specifications
Year | 2023 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 100% Malbec |
Country | Argentina |
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.5 units |
Type | Red Wine |
Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
Ageing in Barrels | No Oak Ageing |
Suggested Serving Temp | Between 16°C and 18°C. |
Food Matches | Delicious with all barbequed and grilled red meats. |
Allergen Information | Contains sulphites, Vegetarian, Vegan |
Appellation |
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2022 Finca La Linda Torrontés
Regular price £12.75 Sale price £11.99 Save 6%Tasting Notes
Colour
Bright light yellow in colour.
Nose
White flowers and tropical fruit aromas.
Palate
It is expressive and scented on the palate, with a fluid and refreshing touch. It is a graceful, vibrant and direct wine, with distinctive variety characteristics and a persistent nice citric finish.

Winemaking
Harvest, subsequent bunch selection and destemming at the wine cellar. After the grapes are cooled, they go through the pneumatic press for four hours. Subsequently, the grape juice goes to settling tanks, where it remains between 24 and 48 hours, and then ferments in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 15°C with selected yeasts. Finally, it is stabilized, mildly filtered, and bottled.
Specifications
Year | 2022 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 100% Torrontés |
Country | Argentina |
Alcohol content | 13.5 % alc vol |
Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.4 units |
Type | White Wine |
Food Matches | This wine goes very well with spiced Thai and typical Saltenean dishes, such as empanadas and corn pie. |
Cellaring Potential | Drink young, at a temperature of between 7°C and 10°C. |
Dietary Information | Vegetarian & Vegan approved |
Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
Appellation | Mendoza |

2022 Cinco Fincas, Malbec, Mendoza
Regular price £10.49 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%A very quaffable, easy drinking malbec which will absolutely have you reaching for another glass!
Tasting Notes
This malbec has copious amounts of blackberry, plum and cherry, this is super juicy, bright and fresh. Rounded tannins make this soft on the palate with a fresh finish.

Producer
A blend of five vineyards, the selection process was rigorous in determining which parcels of fruit would make the cut for this wine.
Working with local growers from across the Mendozan region it is clear the result was worth the effort. A quintessential Argentine Malbec packed with fruit and freshness at an incredible price
Winemaking
The grapes are harvested from a number of premium vineyards and estates around Mendoza prior to pressing at the winery. The vineyards sit in the appellation of Medrano in Mendoza at around 350 metres above sea level. Vines are planted at a density of 4000 vines per hectare in a semi desert like position, located close to the Tunyan river, this moderates the climate a little.. Soils are deep and sandy and the vines they support are around 10 years old and trained vertically with Guyot pruning.
The wine is fermented in concrete vats with 30% whole berries, with a mix of pigage and pumping over especially at the beginning of fermentation. Aged on the fine lees, this produces a wine that is superb value for mon
Specifications
Year | 2022 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 100% Malbec |
Country | Argentina |
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Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.1 units |
Type | Red Wine |
Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
Ageing in Barrels | No Oak Ageing |
Suggested Serving Temp | Between 16°C and 18°C. |
Food Matches | An excellent choice with grilled meats, chilli and spicy vegetable stew. |
Allergen Information | Contains sulphites, Vegetarian, Vegan |
Appellation |
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2021 Los Cardos Doña Paula Private Collection Chardonnay
Regular price £11.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%Los Cardos means "The Thistles" in Spanish. Their presence indicates an unmistakable sign of good terroir.
Tasting Notes
Yellow-green and gold color. Intense, tropical aromas with notes of mango, pineapple and peach. Very good volume, balance and freshness. Citric and mineral.

Vinification
The grapes are harvested from the third week of February to the first week of March. A moderate protective destemming and a crushing at room temperature are carried out. Pressing is soft, and fermentation takes place at low temperatures, in stainless steel tanks, to protect the primary aromas.
The Estate
Alluvia Vineyard is located in Gualtallary, Tupungato, Uco Valley, at 1,350 meters (4,430 feet) above sea level. The soils are sandy loam, stony, and with a high calcareous content. On the other hand, Los Cerezos Vineyard is located in the Cordón del Plata mountains, Tupungato, Uco Valley, at 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) above sea level. Here, there are loam soils of variable depth, with a calcium carbonate layer 120 cm (47 in) from the surface. Both estates have warm days and cool nights, with an average temperature variation of 14 °C (57.2 °F) in Los Cerezos and 12.5 °C (54.5 °F) in Alluvia, and an average annual rainfall of 280 mm (11 in). The vines yield 12 tons per hectare, and they are grown in espaliers, using drip irrigation. At Doña Paula, our vineyards have always been managed using sustainable agricultural practices.
Specifications
Year | 2021 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Cultivar | 100% Chardonnay |
Country | Argentina |
Alcohol content | 13.5% alc vol |
Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.1 units |
Type | White Wine |
Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
Features | Vegan and Vegetarian, sustainable practices |
Food Matches | Burrata cheese, baked vegetables, and apples, cured ham and pesto. An excellent combination of flavors and colours. Serve between 8-10C. |
Appellation | Mendoza |
