Funcken Hausen Vineyards
In the late 1800’s the Funcken Family were one of many German families to emigrate from Funckenhausen to Mendoza and, years later, Kurt Heinlein established Funckenhausen Vineyards, in the San Rafael appellation of South Mendoza. His grandson Alejandro with his grandfather continues the family tradition growing and producing very good drinking wines at absolute budget pricing- most definitely a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday night wine and there is plenty to share with friends, they come in a 1-liter bottle.
Malbec Blend 2021
This is a blend of 60% Malbec, 20% Bonarda, and 20% Syrah and is a result of the distinctive soil and the terroir in the foothills of the Andes mountains near the banks of the Diamante River. The nose is all blackberries, blueberries with a hint of plum and cherry. The palate is juicy, with nice acidity and balance showcasing layers of blackberry jam, and plum, with hints of cherries and figs.
Food pairings should include leaner cut beef, lamb, duck, or pork. Peperoni pizza and meat lasagna would also work well.
Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
This is a blend of 90% Cabernet, 7% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot.
The nose is dominated blackberries, and black current. The palate consists of blackberries, black currents, and dark chocolate with secondary notes of black raspberries, black cherries, and plums.
Food pairings should include red meats, burgers, short ribs, and steaks and let us not forget mushrooms, in risotto and pizza with gouda cheese.
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