For our October tasting at Seaside & Co., we’re exploring Argentina through seven wines from three producers. From fresh whites and rosé to the reds Argentina is best known for, here’s a closer look at the wineries, regions and wines in your glass.
Join Us for the Tasting
Explore Argentina with Venice Wine Experiences + Seaside & Co.
Join us as we taste our way through Argentina with seven wines from Mendoza, including whites, rosé and reds from DiamAndes and VistaFlores Estate. We’ll explore the wines, the producers and the places behind what’s in your glass, with charcuterie to enjoy along the way.
Tuesday, October 20 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Seaside & Co. · Wellen Park
$30 per person
Reservations are required. Call Seaside & Co. to reserve your spot. 941-740-4033
7 wines · 2 wineries · A taste of Argentina
Our recent travels through Mendoza gave us a firsthand look at the place behind so many of Argentina’s wines—from vineyards stretching toward the Andes to the dramatic high-altitude landscapes of the Uco Valley. This tasting brings us back to Mendoza through the glass, exploring seven wines that show just how much there is to discover beyond the Malbec Argentina is best known for. We’re excited to share it with you!
The Wineries and Wines to Taste
Bodega DiamAndes
Vista Flores, Uco Valley, Mendoza
DiamAndes sits at approximately 1,100 meters (3,600 feet) at the foot of the Andes in Vista Flores. The estate is part of Clos de los Siete and is owned by the Bonnie family, bringing Bordeaux winemaking experience together with an Argentine vineyard and winemaking team. The 130-hectare estate grows Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Merlot and Petit Verdot, along with Chardonnay and Viognier.
Our four wines give us a particularly fun way to explore DiamAndes: two whites, a rosé and a red.
The Wines
2024 DiamAndes de Uco Viognier
100% Viognier
Uco Valley, Mendoza
Worth Knowing:
DiamAndes’ vineyards sit at approximately 3,600 feet at the foot of the Andes.
2022 DiamAndes Grande Reserve Chardonnay
100% Chardonnay
Uco Valley, Mendoza
Worth Knowing:
A richer expression of Chardonnay from DiamAndes’ high-altitude estate vineyard.
2025 Perlita Rosé
100% Malbec
Uco Valley, Mendoza
Worth Knowing:
Perlita shows another side of Argentina’s signature grape: Malbec made as rosé.
2021 DiamAndes de Uco Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Uco Valley, Mendoza
Worth Knowing:
DiamAndes brings the Bordeaux roots of the Bonnie family to its estate in Argentina’s Uco Valley.
Vistaflores
Uco Valley, Mendoza
Founded in 2007 by Bill Navigato and his wife, Janett, VistaFlores Estate is a boutique producer working with three vineyard sites in the Uco Valley: Altamira, Vista Flores and La Consulta. Its vineyards sit at high elevation, where abundant sunshine and significant shifts between daytime and nighttime temperatures help grapes develop flavor while retaining freshness.
The wines we’re tasting offer three different looks at the estate’s reds—from old-vine Malbec to a blend of Malbec from all three vineyard areas and a single-vineyard Cabernet Franc.
The Wines
2023 Altamira Reserva Malbec
100% Malbec
Uco Valley, Mendoza
Worth Knowing:
Made with Malbec from two La Consulta vineyards, including vines more than 70 years old.
2022 Dama de los Andes
100% Malbec
Uco Valley, Mendoza
Worth Knowing:
A Malbec blend bringing together fruit from VistaFlores Estate’s three terroirs: Altamira, Vista Flores and La Consulta.
2020 Altamira Reserva Cabernet Franc
100% Cabernet Franc
Vista Flores, Uco Valley
Worth Knowing:
A single-vineyard Cabernet Franc from Vista Flores, hand harvested and aged in new French oak.
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