Wine of the Month
LA GUARDA 'El Guardado' Syrah 2009
San Juan to the North of Mendoza, is Argentina's second province in terms of wine production. Syrah is king here, since this is a hot area and syrah likes some heat. San Juan is home to 3 valleys, Tulum, Zonda (named after the famous hot wind that blows in November) and the high altitude Perdenal; some of the best fruit in this province. This award winning wine is aged in barrel for a year, and typifies the best of syrah from San Juan. La Guarda is a family owned winery based in the heart of San Juan. Menthol and leather layers over ripe black fruits and liquorice sweet spice. Sweet ripe tannins lead to a long finish.