Viña Cobos Bramare Los Arbolitos Vineyard Chardonnay 2019
Viña Cobos Bramare Los Arbolitos Vineyard Chardonnay 2019
Colour: Pale yellow with green-gold highlights.
Nose: White flowers, thyme and herbal notes, plus peaches and a hint of tropical fruit.
Palate: Fresh and textured, with a vibrant acidity that balances richness. Mineral character shows through stone and citrus, carried by a layered, lingering finish.
El Enemigo Chardonnay 2023
El Enemigo Chardonnay 2023 is a high-altitude Chardonnay showing remarkable purity and saline minerality, with aromas of salted lemon, apple, ripe peach and oak spice nuances. Full-bodied yet vibrant with juicy clarity, and a chalky texture.
They say, “Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” El Enemigo, meaning ‘the enemy’, is a winery you’re going to want to keep very close and share with only the closest of friends.
With its links to Bodega Catena Zapata, we should be surprised that El Enemigo’s Chardonnay punches well above its price tag. But we were dumbfounded by the value it offers. Hailing from Gualtallary in Tupungato, this is one of Argentina’s hidden gems. It was matured in large oak barrels for nine months with the addition of a little flor (the yeast growth that gives Fino and Manzanilla Sherry its distinct flavour). This secret ingredient imparts an extra special complexity and flavour. Expect a velvety textured Chardonnay with lots of vibrancy and lively freshness. Apple pie, lemon curd, apricot, white peach, dried flowers, vanilla cream, hazelnut, sea salt and a whiff of that Sherry-like yeastiness. Stock up before the world realises how exquisite this is and the price rockets.
