Argentina Wine Awards 2009 results

This year's Argentina Wine Awards have been announced following an international judging session in Mendoza.

James Forbes, Wines of Argentina's UK director, said he was pleased to see 17 of the top awards go to blends.

"I think the judges are spot on this year", he said. "Not only did they reward the obvious strengths of Argentina - Malbec and Torrontés - they picked up in a big way on the consummate skills of the winemakers as master blenders who, for my money, are on a par with the very best in Europe."

The UK judges were Tim Atkin MW, Sarah Jane Evans MW and Charles Metcalfe.

The 14 trophy winners were:

Andeluna Cellars Grand Reserve Pasionado 2004

Antigua Bodega de San Juan Syrah 2007

Bodega François Lurton Gran Lurton Corte Friulano 2008

Bodega Norton Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Bodegas Etchart Ayres de Cafayate Torrontés 2008

Bodegas Etchart Torrontés Late Harvest 2007

Bodegas Krontiras Doña Silvina Reserva Malbec 2006

Bodegas Nieto Senetiner Limited Edition Bonarda 2007

Bodegas Santa Ana Chardonnay/Viognier 2008

Finca Decero Amano, Remolinos Vineyard 2006

Trapiche Finca Las Palmas Chardonnay 2007

Trapiche Malbec Single Vineyard Viña Federico Villafañe 2006

Viña Cobos Bramare Luján de Cuyo Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Viña Doña Paula Los Cardos Sauvignon Blanc 2008

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