Author: Dirk Chan
Our special this week is the Uko Select Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza, Argentina) – $17.99 (regularly $22.99)
The UKO winery was built in the 1930s. It is a boutique and traditional winery, with the latest technology to achieve outstanding results. Their high altitude vineyards are located in one of the more prestigious sub-areas of the Uco Valley, the Pareditas sub-region, this is an inexpensive and exciting winery that confirms the shift in grape growing over the course of almost a century, from East Mendoza to the classic zone to Uco Valley. The soil is alluvial and drip irrigation is used. The dry and continental climate with fine sun exposure allows for perfect grape ripening.
Our feature this week is their Select Cabernet Sauvignon – a nose of dark fruit (plums) and some spice and a touch of tobacco follows the dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice on finish. High altitude vineyards show with a deep red color with purple hints, intense ripe red fruits aromas and a strong palate. Well balanced tannins with a long finish. Paired with a grilled steak.
Uko Select Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza, Argentina) – $17.99 (regularly $22.99)