DW | Argentina and Chile Wine Dinner

Years ago, Malbec was widely cultivated in Bordeaux and was brought to Argentina in the mid-19th century, only decades before the grape would be decimated in France by a phylloxera epidemic. Today, both Argentina and Chile individually produce more Malbec than France. While Malbec is widely produced, these countries are also known for interesting varietals such as Torrontés, Carménère and even Semillon. The Andes Mountains that divides Argentina from Chile influences the climatic conditions by providing a cool breeze through the vines in Chile and much needed water for irrigation in Argentina. While they are new wine regions in comparison to France and Germany, both countries offer unique and interesting wines at a great value.

Our guest speaker for the night will be David Faulkner with Pioneer Imports and Winebow Distributing. You will learn about the grapes, soil and weather impact that each region offers along with a short history of each producer. This experience will be enhanced by a prepared menu created by Chef Brian Lombard.

Dinner Menu & Wines Served