“Zorzal is a boutique winery that started in 2007 by the Michelini brothers. Currently the winery is run by head winemaker Juan Pablo Michelini with Noelia Juri as assistant winemaker. The winery and vineyards are located in the Gualtallary subregion of the Uco Valley at approximately 4800 feet above sea level. The estate sits on a unique blend of sand, stones, and granitic limestone and the grapes are all hand-harvested. Zorzal’s vision is to have a light hand in the winemaking so that the fruit and terroir can shine through. They strive to produce elegant wines that showcase the minerality and cool climate of Gualtallary. The winery practices a combination of organic and sustainable farming and tends to pick earlier than most in Mendoza to retain freshness and acidity in their wines instead of the overblown ripeness that is too often seen.”
1st Course
Argentina Shrimp Taco
Lime Crema and Cilantro Sauce
Wine-Zorzal Grand Terroir Chardonnay, Mendoza
“This 100% Chardonnay is from estate fruit planted in 2019. The vibrant nose shows notes of nutmeg, mace, lemon custard, and toasted pine nut all enveloped in a baked bread crust. The wine is medium bodied on the palate with oyster shell, crushed wet rock, green apple, and orange peel with a satin finish. Crisp and delicious!”
2nd Course
Chicken Empanada
Red Chile Sauce and Salsa Criolla
Wine-Zorzal Terroir Unico Cabernet Franc, Mendoza
“This 100% Cabernet Franc is from estate fruit planted in 2016. The nose shows creamy red raspberry and blackberry fruit with underlying notes of blueberry, fig, and white pepper. Fruit forward with rich vanilla butter creme layered in the mid palate and held together by a firm tannin structure.”
Entrée
Grilled Steak with Red Chimichurri
Mashed Potatoes
Wine-Zorzal Terroir Unico Malbec, Mendoza
“The wine predominantly shows notes of coffee, blueberry, and chocolate with secondary notes of licorice, black cherry, cinnamon, baking spices, and sage. The complexity of the wine extends into the palate by being big and bold without being flabby, with smooth tannins and light acidity. The wine finishes extremely strong with plum, cassis, doughnut cake, and fine silky tannins. A wine that out delivers it’s price by tenfold!”
Dessert
Mango Flan