Phil Crozier reviews Argentina at Lord's

The cricket ground is a good venue for the tasting, with plenty of natural light. And it's nice for the Argentinians to see a bit of cricket - although they probably know as much about it as we do about polo!

I tasted some really great single variety Petit Verdots I think it works incredibly well in Argentina, particularly from Agrelo in Mendoza. It's a difficult thing to make drinkable, but they are really succeeding.

There were also some wonderful Cabernet Franc and some beautiful Torrontés of course, particularly from Vicien (Catamarca) which is biodynamic and is producing a modern, clean, fresh and very aromatic style. The days of Torrontés being bitter are over - people aren't leaving it on the skins like they used to and are making fresh and floral styles. Consumers love Torrontés - it's more of a slap you round the face kind of wine than a really subtle one - but it's got everything there in terms of quality. I think we should be looking to convert New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc drinkers.

Rutini Wines are back after an absence which is great news as they are doing great quality, particularly for the Malbec and Merlot. O Fournier are just going from strength to strength, they are doing fantastic wines of amazing quality especially the Tempranillo.

There were no real duds at the tasting, everyone has raised their game. They are going to have to be quite careful about choosing their markets - personally I think the on-trade is a better place to be than the off. There is amazing quality that will be tempting people away from the Old World.

Salta is one region that really excites me. I think it's one of the most amazing regions in the world and it's producing Tannat that's a world away from the mouth-destroying usual stuff. I think Argentina should be talking about terroir, single vineyards and regionality, and doing that through one grape - Malbec - is a great way to do it.

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