These eight wines showcase the changing face of Argentina’s wine scene

. Those plush, ripe and often oaky mass-market red wines made such an impression, it was a challenge to engage consumers on another level. That didn’t matter, as malbec pushed aside Australian shiraz to become the world’s “It” grape in the 2000s.Today, as consumer tastes continue to evolve, there’s been considerable effort to showcase what Argentinian wine is truly about.

A major spotlight at LCBO outlets across Ontario, which wraps up this weekend, and promotional efforts in other provinces show increasing interest in the bigger picture of what’s happening across Argentina, including in wine-growing areas to the north and south. Mendoza remains the country’s largest and most prolific wine-making region, accounting for more than 85 per cent of the country’s wine production. There’s a large amount of malbec planted across Mendoza’s dramatic range of vineyard districts, but there are also bonarda, cabernet sauvignon, syrah, tempranillo and merlot grapes that add to the ready supply of enjoyable red wines.

This week’s recommended wines are some of the standouts from a recent tasting of 30 selections from Argentina. The focus here is to show affordable wines that you can enjoy now or throughout the year. Most of these wines hail from Mendoza, with some well-made examples of classic malbec in the mix. But it’s the unexpected bottles, including noteworthy cabernet sauvignons and a provocative white blend, that go to show what else wine lovers can expect from Argentina going forward.

This is an enjoyable dry white wine that’s fruity and enjoyable. It offers pleasant floral, peach and melon notes that make it a solid everyday sipping wine. Drink now. Available in Ontario at the above price , $13.99 in British Columbia, various prices in Alberta, $14.99 in Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island.

waters_wine hey folks. is Beppi_Crosariol still using his handle. he hasn't tweeted in awhile or does he have a new one I miss his food recommendations on specific wines. cdnwine

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