2008 Santa Julia “Organica” Torrontés, Mendoza, Argentina, tasted 9/3/2009, $10.50. A lovely nose of orange peel with floral notes. Good fruit with medium length on a nice finish. A somewhat simple, refreshing quaff. (Distributed by Joshua with Heidelberg) Raymond Rating = 86 points
2007 Santa Julia “Organica” Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina, very lightly oaked, 70% stainless steel, tasted 9/3/2009, $10.50. Persimmon and tropical fruits on the nose. Fair fruit with medium length, though not very complex. (Distributed by Joshua with Heidelberg) Raymond Rating = 83 points
2008 Santa Julia Pinot Noir, Mendoza, Argentina, sustainable but not organic, tasted 9/3/2009, $10.50. Violets, leather, and lightly earthy notes. Good fruit, velvety tannins, and medium length on a nice finish. A very good value in Pinot Noir. (Distributed by Joshua with Heidelberg) Raymond Rating = 86 points
2008 Santa Julia “Organica” Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, tasted 9/3/2009, $10.50. Some initial “burnt match” smell which improved with air, red fruits, and spicy highlights on the nose. . Good fruit, light complexity, and medium length with soft tannins persisting on the finish. (Distributed by Joshua with Heidelberg) Raymond Rating = 85 points
2008 Santa Julia “Organica” Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, Argentina, tasted 9/3/2009, $10.50. Aromas of cassis with herbal notes. Good fruit, though a little soft and short. (Distributed by Joshua with Heidelberg) Raymond Rating = 84 points
2005 Chateau D’Argadens Red Bordeaux, AOC Bordeaux Supérieur, by Maison Sichel, 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, France, 14% alcohol, $13.75 at Twisted Cork, tasted 8/20/2009. The very nice nose of earth, plums, spice, and some cedar continued to open with air developing additional aromas of tobacco and rose petals. It is well-structured with good fruit, some complexity, and a nice finish. Though drinking nicely now, it will continue to hold together for a few years. A very good value for a red Bordeaux of this quality. The Raymond Rating = 88 points.