Argentina is known for its football and tango but increasingly for some of the most appealing – and great value – wines in the world.  Its vineyards lie at the foot of the Andes mountains in what is essentially a high altitude desert.

Zuccardi is one of the leading producers, founded by Alberto ‘Tito’ Zuccardi whose grandparents came from Italy.  He planted a vineyard in the Maipu region in 1963, aiming to show other farmers how his irrigation system worked, not realising that it would lead to the success seen today.  His son (Jose Alberto) and grandson (Sebastian) have built on this initiative, sourcing top sites in the Uco valley.  In 2019, Zuccardi was awarded “The World’s Best Vineyard” accolade by Decanter Magazine.

Do join us for a really special early evening via Zoom: Friday June 4th at 6.30pm.  The Club is honoured that our event will be tutored by the distinguished Master of Wine, Mark O’Bryen, who was educated at the French Lycée in London, Downside and Oxford.  He was the Senior Wine Buyer for Waverley Vintners before joining Zuccardi’s importer, Hatch Mansfield.  He qualified as a Master of Wine in 1996.

Our six wines are:

• Valles Torrontes 2019:  the classic Argentinian white grape variety, grown in Salta in the north-west.  Enticing aromas of white flowers, pears and passion fruit; refreshing and delicate.  A rival to Albarino and Sauvignon!

• Fosil San Pablo Chardonnay 2019:  Sebastian Zuccardi’s top white, influenced by the calcareous soils and mountainous climate of the Uco valley.  An elegance that suggests it is Corton Charlemagne from Burgundy.  Awarded 95 points by James Suckling.  This wine alone will make our tasting memorable.

• Valles Bonarda 2018:  Argentina’s second most widely planted red grape.  Appealing aromas of fresh dark cherries and a palate of exuberant blackberry fruit, soft and juicy.  Uco Valley.

• Apelacion Cabernet Franc 2018:  from Paraje Altamira in the Uco valley.  Enjoy elegance and purity of fruit.  Ruby red, leafy aromas, firm tannins with lush acidity and great ageing potential.

• Poligonos Paraje Altamara Malbec 2018:  grown on well-stratified alluvial soil, this is Argentina’s flagship vine.  Malbec dates from the Roman era and by the 18th century had become the main grape in Bordeaux.  It was replaced by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon because it was susceptible to early frost.  It was first planted Argentina in the 1850s.  Expect fresh red fruits and spice on the nose followed by an intense rich taste with long finish.  Awarded 94 points by James Suckling.

• Malamado Fortified Malbec (18%alc/vol):  balanced and harmonious with the chocolate and berry Malbec characteristics integrating beautifully with notes of dried fig and cinnamon.  Uco valley.  A rival to Tawny Port!

The Zoom details will be emailed to all who register.  The Club is continuing with a nominal £12 registration fee for as long as it can, even though one tutor charges £4,500 per event!  The Zoom information is personal for each registration (which means ONE device); if the wines are shared between households each should register.  Please do NOT pass the Zoom information on to anyone.  If not received by 10am on June 3, please call 01249 720842. 

Zuccardi's UK importer (Hatch Mansfield) offers the six wines at a special price of £103 or two bottles of each for £195 (in both cases to include delivery).  Please order from treasurer@redherringwineclub.co.uk or by post to the following address:

The Red Herring Wine Club

4 Church Road

Christian Malford
Chippenham

Wilts

SN15 4BW

When ordering, would you please give: 

• Name (first and surname) 
• Delivery address 
• Postcode 
• Telephone number (day and evening) 
• Any delivery instructions 
• Advise if order is for six @ £103 or 12 bottles (two bottles of each) @ £195 

Please pay the Club at the time of ordering, adding your £12 registration fee per device PAYMENT please to: The Red Herring Wine Club, Account 23429539, Sort code 20-17-35 

The Club will act as the postman, passing all our orders to Hatch Mansfield on your behalf.  The final date for orders (with payment) is 11am on May 24th.  All orders will be despatched on May 27th.

In the event of non-delivery or breakage, please email both orders@hatch.co.uk and lynnmurray@hatch.co.uk.  Please do NOT contact the Club. 

Procedure

If you are interested, please apply via the form below or e-mail tastings@redherringwineclub.co.uk giving an e-mail address for the Zoom link.

A payment of £12 is required for each e-address which can be paid by either of the following methods:

• Bank transfer to the following account:   Barclays Bank plc:     Sort Code:  20-17-35     Account Number:  23429539

• Cheque (made payable to The Red Herring Wine Club) posted to:  The Red Herring Wine Club, 4 Church Road, Christian Malford, 
  Chippenham, Wilts SN15 4BW

Please record your name, making clear you are paying for the Zoom Tasting.   (Please also remember to provide guest e-addresses, as applicable, when applying).

Date:       Friday  4^th  June

Time:      6:30 pm 

Venue:    On-Line via Zoom 

Tasting Costs

HOW TO BOOK

Options:

• E-mail tasting request to treasurer@redherringwineclub.co.uk

• Via the on-line form below

HOW TO PAY

Options:

• By cheque (made payable to The Red Herring Wine Club) to:  THE RED HERRING WINE CLUB,  30 TREWINT STREET,  LONDON,  SW18 4HB

• By on-line banking (details below) 

Your reference should be as follows:

Bookings will only be allocated when funds have been received.

Enquiries can be made via e-mail to tastings@redherringwineclub.co.uk  or on 020 8947 5082 but bookings will only be allocated when funds have been received.

If using this method to pay your membership subscription(s), please advise membership@redherringwineclub.co.uk.

PLEASE NOTE THE ADDRESS FOR PAPER APPLICATIONS / CHEQUES:-

THE RED HERRING WINE CLUB, 4 CHURCH ROAD, CHRISTIAN MALFORD, CHIPPENHAM, WILTS, SN15 4BW

Please remember to advise the club of any home or e-mail address changes

Tasting Application

Diary Dates: (due to Covid19 restrictions, events are subject to postponement and dates are subject to change)