After a slight
decline in sales in 2012, the wines of Argentina have been experiencing the
glow of renewed interest in the U.S. market starting last year with bottled
shipments rising up to 6.1 million cases; that's an increase of 5%, according
to Impact Databank. While continuing to focus on the country’s signature grape
varietal, Malbec, larger companies like Alamos and Trapiche continue to grow
while a number of smaller Argentine wineries are also being introduced into the
U.S.

The San Juan
area has been producing wine for over 150 years and has numerous 100 year old vines.
Plantings of grape varieties such as Malbec, Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay,
Tannat, Syrah, Torrontes and Sauvignon Blanc can be seen throughout the Tulum,
Ullum, and Zonda Valleys.

Houston’s wine trade
and media will have their opportunity to get their taste of San Juan at the
Royal Sonesta Hotel from 12:00 – 5:00 PM this Friday.
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