Argentines celebrate independence July 9th with "Patriota" and "asado"

Sausalito, California – July 3, 2008 – Independence Day revelers looking to keep the party going past the weekend will be relieved to know there’s another reason to break out the bottle and the barbecue: Argentine Independence Day is next Wednesday, July 9. Vine Connections www.vineconnections.com, the leading importer of fine Argentine wines to the US, suggests celebrating in traditional Argentine style with asado and a bottle of 2006 Tikal “Patriota.”

Quite possibly Argentina’s most patriotic wine, Tikal “Patriota” is a 60/40 blend of the country’s two signature red wine grapes: Bonarda and Malbec. This juicy, luscious wine is produced by Ernesto Catena along with acclaimed winemaker Luis Reginato. Ernesto continues to push the boundaries of Argentine winemaking excellence, forging ahead from the roots of his family’s longtime winemaking tradition.

2006 Tikal "Patriota" is the perfect wine for an authentically-Argentine backyard feast, as it pairs beautifully with grilled meats and smoky flavors. Skip the hot dogs and invite friends and family over for a traditionally-Argentine asado barbecue, consisting of a series of meats grilled alongside each other and served in turn as they finish cooking. Customary meats include chorizo, ribs, flank steak, and pork.

Ed Lehrman, a partner at Vine Connections, says, “Personally, there is nothing better for me than a perfectly grilled morcia, which is the typical short Argentine blood sausage. Believe me, it tastes a lot better than it sounds, and it pairs beautifully with the fruity flavors of Bonarda and Malbec.”

Lehrman is available to answer questions about Tikal or share anecdotes about his food and wine experiences in Argentina. Visit http://vineconnections.com/wines/tikal_patriota_06.htm to learn more about Tikal “Patriota.”

For more information about Tikal or Vine Connections, please email Michelle McCue or Dan Fredman at DFPR, or reach us by phone at 310-351-4208 or 323-899-9463.

Vine Connections pioneered the first portfolio of boutique Argentine wines in the U.S. in 1999, and continues to focus on authentic, native-made wines.

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