Mir Global Marketing’s Argentine selections are available in two varieties – the “PS Collection“ and the “Martín Carrera Reserva Collection.” Both are wonderful examples of the wineries Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Chardonnay.

Our PS collection, the younger of our two varieties, provides a clean, fruity taste with great depth for such a premier wine. If stored properly, the wine has a shelf life of four to five years. Overtime, rich flavors gradually give way, evolving into a more subtle element in the greater embodiment a mature, dry wine.

Our Martín Carrera Reserva collection provides a seasoned, fully developed taste from the beginning. All our wines from the Martín Carrera Reserva collection have been stored in traditional French wood barrels that our vintners and oenologists have personally selected. These barrels have been used by Mendoza’s wine industry for over century, allowing Argentina’s wine producers to combine the superior skills and instruments of European wine making with the grace of one of the most conducive and healthy regional climates for growing wine found anywhere in the world.

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Mendoza Province – The heart and soul of Argentinean Wine

Mir Global’s Argentina selections come from the world famous wine growing region of Mendoza.  Mendoza Province is a picturesque region situation along the beginning of the Andes mountain range in mid-western Argentina. The Andes Mountains run along the western edge of the province, protecting the low lands and valleys where wine is grown from the cold and rain.

Argentina is a country with a long history in wine making and consumption. Until the early nineties, Argentina produced more wine than any other country outside of Europe. In fact, many attribute this to the great number of Argentinians who can trace their ancestry back to Spain and Italy.

Combining the best of the old and new worlds, Argentinian wine has evolved into a delicious mix of the best tastes of Europe and South America. For those looking for a traditional dry red or white wine, our Cabernet Sauvignon (red) and Chardonnay (white) are two great options which combine the best of European wine making with Argentina’s idyllic growing conditons.

We also recommend trying Argentina’s Malbecs. Originally from the Cohar in Southwestern France, Malbecs are now the jewel of red wine from Argentina. The Malbec grape is a thin-skinned grape which requires more sun and heat to mature than grapes used in the production of Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot wines.

Malbec grapes ripen mid-season, adding a very pleasant plum-like flavor and complexity to the red wine blends. Furthermore thanks to the Andes mountains, growers in Argentina had the opportunity to experiment with Malbec grapes at different altitudes, producing slight variations in taste. The results have been warmly received by Malbec drinkers, who enjoy the blended flavors obtained from growing the grapes at carefully calculated altitudes.

2004 Rouge Cuvee Colombier AOC

• This red wine is composed of 80% syrah and 20% cabernet, giving it a good attack of fruitiness and a nice finish.
• Since this wine has been aged in oak barrels for twelve months, it has a nice aftertaste of toasted oak.
• The color shines of a beautiful ruby red, and you can sense ripe red fruits and eucalyptus in each sip.

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2006 Rouge Merlot

• This red wine is a full-bodied wine composed of 100% Merlot grapes.
• Its color is much darker than the Rouge Cuvee Colombier, with traces of silver.
• You can sense cherries, blackberries, currant and licorice in each sip.
• This wine is also very compatible with chicken, beef and pork dishes.

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2008 Blanc Viogner

• This white wine is amongst the newest creations from Chateau La Martinette.
• It is composed of 100% Viogner, giving it a bright yellow/green color.
• Unlike many Vionger wines, this one is much more dry and crisp, with hints of apricots and ripe pears in each sip.

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2008 Rose AOC

• This pearly salmon colored wine is composed of 50% Cinsault grape, 40% Grenache and 10% Syrah giving it a crisp, clear and well balanced flavor.
• You can sense an aroma of white flowers and peaches in each sip.
• This wine has consistently been ranked as “Very Good” by Le Guide Hachette de Vins in France and will be featured in the 2010 edition.
• It is the flagship wine of the Chateau.

2006 Transformation

• This blend consists of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and 45% Merlot grapes.
• The 2006 Transformation from the Jaffe Estate Vineyard opens with the generous aromas of blackberry bramble and chocolate.
• The texture makes an immediate impression with the broad and supple tannins extending from the entry to finish.

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2006 Metamorphis – Rated 94 by Wine Enthusiast

• The 2006 Jaffe Estate Metamorphosis Cabernet Sauvignon opens with generous aromas of blackberry, cherry, anise, almond, gingerbread and vanilla.
• Supple tannins extend from the palate entry to the finish without showing a rough edge.
• Polish and balance is the theme for this delicious wine.

• Full bodied ruby glow with delicious berry aromas and flavors.
• Once processed, the wine is fermented naturally over the course of one year to obtain its fruity, ruby color, soft, supple tannins, and plumy aromas.
• Perfect to accompany meats and and lamb dishes.

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Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva

• Deep ruby color, brick undertone and well balanced.
• Delicious plum and berry aromas carry through to the palate and are accentuated by hints of fine French Oak.
• Accompanies red meats and strong cheeses.
• This wine is aged in French oak barrels for 8-12 months.

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Cabernet Sauvignon Premium

• Dark red color with aromatic red currant and subtle hints of vanilla spices.
• A wonderful balance between fruit and tannins, enhanced from the wines aging potential.
• The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 14-18 months.

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Cabernet Sauvignon Rose

• Created from the juice of the ripest and noblest of La Posada’s Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
• Rosy red in color and fruitfully aromatic, reminding you of raspberries and blackberries.
• Leaves a pleasant sweet sensation lingering on the palate.
• Perfect to accompany fruits, desserts and other sweet dishes.

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Chardonnay

• Harvested in the cool morning hours, this wine has an attractive bright straw color.
• Tropical aromas that reminds of bananas, pineapples followed by a refreshing and subtle citrus hint.
• The perfect match for poultry, fish and deserts.

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Sauvignon Blanc

• A fine white wine harvested in the first hours of the cool summer mornings.
• Tropical fruit aromas ranging from mango to guava varieties.
• Dry, well balanced and fresh wine.
• Ideal to match with poultry, seafood, salty and spicy foods.

Bubbly Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah Blend-2006

• This wine exhibits a deep ruby red color.  It is intense and brilliant!  Aromas of ripe red fruits are present in perfect harmony with hints of herbal aromas.  This is a balanced, persistent, and tasty wine beverage.

• This wine accompanies any kind of either cold light meals, fish, Japanese style sushi, fresh cheeses and white meats.

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Bubbly Chardonnay / Sauvignon Blanc Blend-2006

• This wine has a bright golden color with aromas of spices and ripe stone fruits. This refreshing wine comes with a medium and balanced body, perfect for a hot and humid day.

• Great wine to accompany all kinds of appetizers. This includes fresh fruits and other sweet tasting dishes, salty tastes, sour tastes, and various seafood. It is the ideal wine for cocktail parties and pairs well with traditional South China and Cantonese cuisine.

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Cabernet Sauvignon – 2006

• This wine has a deep, vibrant red color with shades of purple that shine when held to the light. Breathe the slight fruit berry smell as you taste the traditional dryness of a classic Cabernet Sauvignon. It has a pleasant, lasting taste.

• Made to accompany many kinds of foods. Red meats, strong cheeses, noodles with beef or pork and seasonal white meat. Friends – Cabernet Sauvignon is also great on its own. It is the perfect wine beverage to slowly sip at the end of a hard day of work, filling your mouth with delicious tastes as you relax.

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Sauvignon Blanc – 2008

• This wine has a pale golden shine with slight hints of a subtle green when held up to the bright light. The 2008 Sauvignon Blanc carries a fresh pineapple and citrus aroma with slight hints of herbs. This is a perfect wine cooler – lightweight and balanced from beginning to end, finishing off with a fruity and mineral taste.

• Ideal to accompany cold, light dishes, salad greens, white meats, pork, seafood, shrimp dumplings, lobster, oyster and other varieties of sweet, sour and spicy dishes.

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2007 Cabernet Sauvignon

• Superb and balanced mix of blackberry aroma, with a fine hint of coffee.
• This wine is intense and has a long-lasting taste.
• Ideal to accompany red meats with intense flavors.

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2007 Malbec

• An intense and vibrant red, with plum aromas and a light touch of chocolate.
• Full-bodied wine with mild, round tannins which make for a velvety palate.
• Ideal to accompany red meats.

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2008 Chardonnay

• Painted an attractive, glistening yellow with golden tones.
• Tropical fruit aroma with a pleasant hint of vanilla and coconut.
• Ideal to accompany cheese, seafood, chicken, rabbit and spicy dishes.

• Painted a spiced ruby, with a red pepper fragrance and a hint of eucalyptus.
• Full-bodied, and enriched with tannins – an essential promotion of good health.
• A delightful complement to roasted meat: pork, beef, lamb and chicken.

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2008 Malbec

• A bouquet of fruit nestled within a deep dark red granite body.
• Adds great balance to your palate with meals of red meats and sauces with intense flavor.

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2008 Chardonnay

• A heavenly gold, with refreshing island aromas and citrus splashes.
• Crisp, with solid acidity.
• Ideal accompaniment for fish, poultry and salad greens.