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Mendoza - Argentina 2 Simple, Elegant, Everyday 2 Copas Is Spanish for 2 Wine Glasses, Which Is All You Need to Enjoy These Aromatic and Friendly Wines WINE BRIDGE IMPORTS Wine Portfolio WINE BRIDGE IMPORTS, INC. is a family-owned wine importer based in Northern California. We import wines into the United States and work together with wholesalers throughout the country to position our wines in key retailers and restaurants. We carefully choose the wineries we represent based not only on the quality of their wines, but also on their people and passion for winemaking. Our strategy is to build solid long-term relationships with U.S. wholesalers and continuously learn about the market’s needs. ________________________________________________________________________ P.O. Box 2272 www.wbimports.com Tel: (530) 574-1159 Davis, CA 95617 [email protected] Fax: (530) 758-2870 copas Mendoza - Argentina 2 Simple, Elegant, Everyday 2 copas is Spanish for 2 wine glasses, which is all you need to enjoy these aromatic and friendly wines. Made with hand-picked grapes from the foothills of the Andes mountains, 2 copas are great wines for every occasion. Enjoy 2 copas with a friend, your better half, a neighbor or even your mother-in-law. But never drink alone... all you need is 2 copas! 2Copas red 2009 - 80% Tempranillo, 20% Malbec 2Copas white 2009 - 80% Pedro Gimenez, 20% Torrontes 85pts Best Value 2 Wine Spectator, Aug 2010 BARRICAS 2 Wines BARRICAS Malbec 2009 Mulberry and black cherry aromas, with hints of violets. In the mouth it is round and friendly, with fine tannin notes and a charming finish. Barricas Malbec is one of the best values we have found in Argentina. BARRICAS Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Dark red fruits and gentle spices. In the mouth it is round and balanced with hints of vanilla and choco- late. It has a medium body and soft tannins. BARRICAS Torrontés 2009 Balanced, Fun, True varietal expression Charming and fresh floral aroma with hints of honey Barricas wines are produced with hand-harvested grapes from some and jasmine. It is pleasant in the mouth and has of the best Argentine wine regions. These fun and young wines are smooth notes of tropical fruits with a sharp, dry finish focused on balance, elegance and varietal typicity (acurate expression that gently invites you to have another glass. of each varietal’s characteristic aromas and flavors). armonía Malbec The perfect integration of passion, tradition, intensity and nature. Hand-selected grapes and gravity flow wine making to preserve the unique aromas and flavors that come from our vineyards. Dark purpule color. Floral aromas of violets and dark fruits. Intense and well balanced in the mouth, with soft tannins and smooth red fruit acidity. Plums and dark cherries linger on the finish. In 1962 Don Silvestre Hinojosa planted 122 hectares in the Alto Valle de Uco (High Uco Valley). The wine making tradition and spirit of Don Silvestre are still alive with the third generation of Bodegas y Viñedos Hinojosa. Today, Hinojosa shares the same goal of producing excellent wines inspired by the purest and most noble elements of nature. Bodega Hinojosa The stony and sandy ground of Tunuyán, Mendoza, allows excellent drainage of underground water coming from ice melting off the Andes Mountains. At almost 4,000 feet above sea level, at the foothills of the Andes, in one of the best wine regions of Mendoza, Argentina, our wines are born with a perfect environment for slow grape ripe- ness and a large temperature amplitude between day and night. DON SILVESTRE WINES Don Silvestre Chardonnay 2009 - Golden color, bright and clear with hints of emerald. Persistent aroma of pineapple and vanilla, and a delicate buttery mouthfeel. Don Silvestre Malbec 2008 - Intense, dark red color with violet notes. In the nose it shows complex aromas of red fruits, plums and leather notes. Round, medium-bodied and well-structured, with soft tannins and a very elegant finish. Chardonnay Don Silvestre Tempranillo 2008 - Ruby red color, intense and bright. Aromas of mature cherries, blackberries and dark chocolate. Medi- um-bodied, with intense acidity, characteristic of Tempranillo grapes. 85pts WS HINOJOSA WINES Hinojosa Malbec Reserve 2007 - Intense red color with bluish tones. In the nose it is filled with blueberries, plums and violets. Medium-bodied and well-balanced. Good acidity with flavors of boysenberries, vanilla and hints of smoke. Tunuyán is considered by most experts to be one of the best regions in the world for growing Malbec grapes. Hinojosa Tempranillo 2007 - Deep, cherry red color and intense, red fruit aromas with hints of blackberry and plum. It is well-balanced and medium-bodied, with intense red fruit acidity. Tobacco and dark chocolate notes in the finish. 86pts WS 87pts WS - On this land, where we combine the character of our vineyards with family tradition and artisan work, is where our vineyards stand. On this land, where the sun is closer, and the moon and the stars are brighter than anywhere else, here is where we reach the best expression of our wines - Mendoza - Argentina Atamisque’s wines are produced from the winery’s own 70 hectares of vineyards. This provides the high- est standard of quality from the vine to the bottle. With vineyards in Tupungato, Tunuyán and Luján de Cuyo, Atamisque has access to the best Chardon- nay, Malbec, Merlot and Pinot Noir grapes in the Mendoza wine region. A small part of the production comes from parcels of 70 to 80-year-old Malbec vines. Atamisque is the name of an aboriginal bush that Atamisque winery was founded in 2002 with the grows naturally in the winery’s surroundings, reaching goal of producing superb wines in Mendoza, Argen- a height of 6 to 9 feet. This robust bush gave origin to tina. The winery is located in Tupungato, at the foot- the name of the estate where the winery is located. Re- hills of the Andes Mountains. This privileged wine spect for the environment and long-term sustainability region is regarded by most experts as the best region were basic premises in the construction of Atamisque. in the world to produce Malbec wines. Dry summers, A unique characteristic of Atamisque is its stony roof, harsh winters and a large temperature difference be- made out of slate that provides perfect insulation. tween day and night, allow the vines to produce out- The design of the winery was based on gravity flow standing quality grapes in very limited quantities. to avoid the use of pumps and minimize wine stress. Atamisque’s ultra premium wines are produced with grapes from ATAMISQUE low-yield vines (some of them up to 80-years-old). The grapes go WINES through a double selection process at the winery’s sorting tables. Atamisque Assemblage 2007 (Malbec 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon 25% , Merlot 25%) Intense aromas of violets and red fruit jam, with hints of dark chocolate. Excellent balance between acidity, fruit, oak and tan- nins. Aged in new French (Taransud) oak barrels for 14 months. Atamisque Malbec 2007 - Dark purple color and aromas of blackber- ries, figs and subtle notes of tobacco. Full-bodied with round tannins and concentrated flavors of plums and dried red fruits in the finish. Hand-selected grapes from Atamisque’s unique 80-year-old vines. Aged in new French (Taransud & Demptos) oak barrels for 14 months. Atamisque Cabernet 2007 - Intense bright ruby color. Aromas and flavors of red fruits, cocoa and hints of vanilla. Well-structured and balanced, with several layers of flavors in the finish. Aged in new 89+pts RP 90pts WS 90pts RP French (Taransud & Demptos) oak barrels for 14 months. Catalpa Chardonnay 2010 - Golden color with shades of emerald ATALPA green. Delicate aromas of apple, pineapple, honey and vanilla. In the C WINES mouth, it is medium-bodied, elegant and well-balanced. Single vineyard. 10 months in new French oak barrels. Catalpa Malbec 2008 - Deep red color with shades of violet. Aromas of blackberries, violets and raisins, with hints of coffee and tobacco. In the mouth, it is intense, full-bodied and well-structured, with round tannins and a long finish. 70 year old vineyards at an altitude of 4,430 feet. 12 months in new French oak barrels. Catalpa Merlot 2008 - Intense bright ruby color. Aromas of red fruits and soft spices with notes of vanilla and caramel. In the mouth, it is round and full-bodied, with smooth tannins and a delicate lingering fin- ish. Single vineyard. 12 months in new French oak barrels. Catalpa wines get their name from the Catalpa tree, Catalpa Pinot Noir 2009 - Bright red ruby color. Aromas of blueberry an American tree that grows 32 to 38 feet high and and gooseberry jam, with hints of caramel and chocolate. In the mouth, has beautiful, aromatic white flowers. The tree’s it is elegant and well-balanced, with smooth tannins and intense red fruit and bark are highly valued for their uses in fruit notes. Single vineyard. 12 months in new French oak barrels. traditional medicine. Serbal is Atamisque’s line of young and refreshing wines. The winemaking is based on gravity flow, Serbal where the grapes are gently processed without the use of pumps. Serbal wines are fermented and WINES aged in stainless steel tanks, resulting in clean expressions of each grape without the addition of oak. Serbal Chardonnay 2009 - Golden yellow color with green tints. Intense aromas of flowers, pears and green apples. Elegant and medium bodied in the mouth, with refreshing acidity and lingering finish. Catalpa Malbec Rose 2009 - Bright light-ruby color. Intense and refreshing aromas of violets and strawberries. In the mouth it is well balanced, light bodied and filled with clean flavors of dark cherries, strawberries and boysenberries. Catalpa Malbec 2008 - Dark ruby color with purpule glints.
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