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COQUENA: Ancient Argentine lore tells the story of a mystical elf named Coquena who lives in the high mountains of Salta province and protects the vicuñes, animals native to the Andes that are prized for their wool. The locals will tell you that Coquena is all-seeing – he travels at night fiercely protecting his animals against anyone who sets out to do them harm. High up in these same mountains, in the town of Tolombón, sits a vineyard at 5,576 feet above sea level where the grapes for Coquena wine come from. The vines from this farm consistently produce such lush, well-balanced wines that the Etchart family believes the Coquena’s day job is to keep an eye on the vines that bear his name. Coquena wines are produced by Arnaldo, Marcos and Pablo Etchart, the sons of Arnaldo B. Etchart, one of the great wine pioneers of Salta Province. They believe that great wine comes from great grapes, and give special care to their low-yielding vineyards to create unique, truly pleasurable wines.

Coquena 2010 Torrontes, Valle Cafayate - 6/750ml Net $84 1,200 cases imported Request___Case(s)Coquena 2010 Malbec, Valle Cafayate - Tolombón - 12/750ml Net $168 1,000 cases imported Request___Case(s) Coquena 2011 Tannat, Valle Cafayate - Tolombón - 12/750ml Net $168 (April Release) 500 cases imported Request___Case(s)

DOMINGO MOLINA: As you drive into Cafayate in the Calchaquí Valley, you encounter a combination of red rock outcroppings, candelabra-shaped cacti, and sprawling vineyards. Just outside this small, picturesque mountain town, you will find a small, new winery with a panoramic view built on a hillside covered in cacti, dry rock and sand, and now vineyards. Domingo Molina is a family winery managed by three brothers (Osvaldo, Gabriel & Rafael Domingo) who grew up in Cafayate, and their winery represents the second generation of Domingo brothers making wine together.

Domingo Molina 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, Yacochuya - 12/750ml Net $216 (April Release) Domingo Molina 2011 Malbec, Rupestre Vineyard, Valle Rupestre - 12/750ml Net $216 (April Release) Domingo Molina 2011 M Squared Malbec, Valle Rupestre and Yacochuya - 6/750ml Net $150 (April Release)

The name Hermanos translates to “brothers”. Their high altitude vineyards are located between 5,300 and 7,300 feet above sea level and are fed by the ultra-pure water that percolates through the mountains just above. This extreme altitude and 340days of sunshine yield wines with intense aromas and soft tannins which are a pleasure to drink.

Hermanos 2011 Torrontes, Valle Cafayate - 12/750ml Net $138 1,500 cases imported Request___Case(s)Hermanos 2010 Malbec/Tannat, Valle Cafayate - 12/750ml Net $138 1,500 cases imported. Request___Case(s) 70% Malbec/30%Tannat, 3 months in oak Hermanos 2011 Cabernet/Malbec, Valle Cafayate - 12/750ml Net $138 (Feb Release) 1,500 cases imported. Request___Case(s)70% Cabernet/30% Malbec, 3 months in oak

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SALTA, ARGENTINAhome to the highest and perhaps most spectacular vineyards in the world

High elevation vineyards, extreme dessert climate, alluvial soils and intense sun exposure make Sal-ta one of the most unique wine growing regions on the planet. Vine Connections has hand picked a

selection of compelling wines from small, truly inspiring, pioneering family estates.

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Osvaldo Domingo and his wife, Leonor, along with their three sons Gabriel, Rafael and Osvaldo

Etchart Brothers, Arnaldo and Marco

Rupestre means “cave drawings” in Argentina. The symbols on the label are from the thousand-year-old drawings which are located in caves on the property. The Rupestre Vineyard was one of the first planted in the region, located in a high oasis 7,380 feet above sea level. This vineyard has a special micro climate where they can attain optimal grape ripeness. Careful winemaking to preserve the unique flavors and aging in French oak yield unique complexity in this wine.

Rupestre 2006 Red Blend - 6/750ml Net $180 100 cases imported Request___Case(s)60% Malbec/30% Merlot/10% Tannat, 8 months in 100% new French oak

FINCA LAS NUBES: José Luis Mounier is one of the most respected winemakers in all of Argentina. Originally from Mendoza, José is considered the “Maestro of Torrontes” in Salta. Working with the Etchart family and Michel Rolland, he was the head winemaker at Etchart for over 20 years. He is known for crafting wines that both appeal to the novice wine drinker and the person seeking deeper meaning in the glass. Finca las Nubes - “farm of the clouds” - is crafted high on the slopes where José has been making wine for over 20 years. He and his wife decided to buy their own property where they could build a winery to pass on to their children. They found a place that is one of the most memorable locations in Salta - it is literally high enough to be in the clouds on some days. The pure air and water at this altitude allow José to make wines exactly as he intends - fragrant and balanced. While winemakers are known to be dreamers (even to have their heads in the clouds), the location of Finca Las Nubes brings new meaning to this proverb.

Finca Las Nubes 2011 Torrontes, Valle Cafayate - El Divisadero - 12/750ml Net $150 750 cases imported Request___Case(s)Finca Las Nubes 2011 Rose of Malbec, Valle Cafayate - El Divisadero - 12/750ml Net $168 250 cases Request___Case(s)90% Malbec/10% Cabernet SauvignonFinca Las Nubes 2010 Malbec, Valle Cafayate - El Divisadero - 12/750ml Net $180 600 cases imported Request___Case(s)85% Malbec/15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3 months in 100% 2nd use oak

BODEGAS TACUIL: The Dávalos Family has crafted Tacuil Wines since the early 1800’s, passing their secrets and knowledge to each new generation. Fourth-generation owner, Raúl Dávalos, truly elevated the concept of terroir, exploring and cultivating high-elevation vineyards, believing that these climates are optimal for the creation of ultra premium wines. The road to Tacuil winds skyward into the mountains to just over 8,200 feet where you will find the highest elevation estate vineyards in the world. Tacuil is a place of incredible natural beauty, blessed with a climate that is ideal for the cultivation of wine grapes. It is also one of the rare instances of a winery that has its own appellation (Valle Tacuil). They use no oak, only use wild yeast, and are literally “off the grid”. A singular estate.

Tacuil 2010 RD, Valle Tacuil - 6/750ml Net $216 240 cases imported Request___Case(s) 80% Malbec/20% Cabernet Sauvignon, No oak Tacuil 2010 33 De Dávalos, Valle Tacuil - 6/750ml Net $288 75 cases imported Request___Case(s) 80% Malbec/20% Cabernet Sauvignon, No oakTacuil 2010 Vinas de Dávalos, Valle Tacuil - 6/750ml Net $400 50 cases imported Request___Case(s)80% Malbec/20% Cabernet Sauvignon, No oak


Raul Dávalos, Raul Jr. and nephew Francisco Morellu

José Luis Mounier


VAL DE FLORES: After years of consulting for some of the most well-known wineries in Mendoza, Michel Rolland got to know his favorite vineyard lots. Every winemaker has their favorites - the wines year-in, year-out speak to them in a special voice. And then one year, Michel noticed that one of his favorites was missing. When he learned that the vineyard was for sale, he sprang into action by purchasing the vineyard and launching a new single-vineyard brand named Val de Flores. Together with his wife Dany, Michel has invested his energy and passion into this small vineyard. Primarily planted to Malbec in the 1940s and 1950s, the vineyard is situated at the foot of the Andean mountain range in Vista Flores (in the southern Uco Valley). The view is breathtaking: row after row of vines bordered with rose bushes and olive trees with snow-topped peaks in the background, all basking in wonderful sunshine under a vast, incredibly blue sky. Each year, a single wine is produced from a process that is focused on selecting only the best fruit and best the vineyard can offer.

Val de Flores 2007 Malbec, Uco Valley - 6/750ml Net $360 (March Release) 100 cases imported Request___Case(s) 14 months in 100% new French oak barrels

YACOCHUYA: Michel Rolland was first brought to Argentina and Cafayate by Arnaldo Etchart in 1988. Seduced by the remarkable potential of an old Malbec vineyard 6,700 feet above sea level, Michel and Arnaldo created a partnership to make the wines of San Pedro de Yacochuya. From the 60-year-old vines of Finca Yacochuya in Valles Calchaquíes, the grapes are handpicked and the wines are aged in French oak barrels. These wines are the ultimate combination of the Finca Yacochuya vineyard, the Etchart family’s grape growing knowledge in this unique high-altitude region of Cafayate, along with the passion and expertise from one of the world’s pre-eminent winemakers, Michel Rolland.

San Pedro de Yacochuya 2008 Malbec, Yacochuya - 12/750ml Net $252 (March Release) Request___Case(s) 85% Malbec/15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12 months in 60% new & 40% 2nd use French oakYacochuya 2005 Malbec, Yacochuya - 6/750ml Net $360 (March Release) 100 cases imported Request___Case(s) 18 months in 100% new French oak

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