Wines of El Enemigo - Year-End Dinner
Reservations Closed
| Course | Pairing / Description | Wine |
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| Hors D’oeuvres |
Leek Fondue and Saint Andreas Cheese Tartlet
Fried Goat Cheese and Thyme Lemon Honey
A Semillón from an old vineyard in Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, fermented with native yeasts in 10% new oak followed by 15 months ageing, a fifth in flor. Golden yellow in color, the 2018 Semillón El Enemigo offers notes of honey, sandalwood and vanilla along with dried fruit, potpourri, herbs and acacia. Complex and subtle, the firm acidity gives an unctuous feel and full volume which are also dry and austere thanks to the biological ageing. A lengthy, honey-infused finish. James Suckling 95 points. |
El Enemigo Semillón 2018
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| Salad Course |
Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Salad
This Bonarda shows a deep violet color with bluish reflections. The nose is intense and complex. Intense aromas of ripe black fruit, blackberries, raspberries, black cherries, chocolate and liquor, with some spicy notes of fresh herbs provided by the Cabernet Franc appear. The taste has a sweet impact with silky tannins and aromas of ripe black and red fruits with notes of licorice and vanilla. Its natural acidity is refreshing. By its concentration and complexity the finish is long and persistent. Enjoy this wine alongside roast lamb, empanadas, and light pasta dishes. Rating: Wine Enthusiast 93 points. |
El Enemigo Bonarda 2017
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| Poultry Course |
Roasted Quail in Escabeche with Caramelized Pearl Onions and Potato Galette
The expressive and elegant 2017 El Enemigo Cabernet Franc has some 8% Malbec in the blend. This wine matured in oak foudres for some 15 months. It's a subtle red with nuance and detail, very harmonious, aromatic, even floral within the spicy character of the variety. The palate is medium-bodied, the tannins are very fine and there's moderate alcohol and very good freshness and harmony. The nose has intense aromas and concentrated notes of cassis, ripe currants, and sweet spices including black pepper and cloves. This wine has an excellent balance and elegance with a well-structured, persistent finish. Pair this Cabernet Franc with grilled game meats. Rating: Robert Parker 93 points. |
El Enemigo Cabernet Franc 2017
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| Beef Course |
Grilled Sirloin and Chimichurri, Chorizo Demi and Roasted Artichoke
The 2017 El Enemigo Malbec has 10% Cabernet Franc and fermented with 50% full clusters and indigenous yeasts, then matured in oak foudres for 15 months. The oak is perfectly integrated into the fruit, and the wine comes through as floral and fruit-driven, elegant, with moderate ripeness, focused and clean flavors and very round tannins. Rich and concentrated, it offers aromas of black fruit, cherry and dark berry fruit on the nose followed in the palate by a full-bodied wine with flavors of spice, blackberry, black cherry, pepper and a slight floral character. The finish is elegant and lengthy. Pair this wine with rodizio, Lyonnaise sauces, grilled steaks, and barbecued ribs. It's long and tasty. Rating: Robert Parker 92 points. |
El Enemigo Malbec 2017
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| Dessert Course |
Poached Peaches and Lemon Cream
This is another rock-star chardonnay from here with dried-apple, pear-skin, crushed-stone and peach-pit character. Full body. Creamy texture. Phenolic form and a long, flavorful finish. Drink or hold. Alejandro Vigil is a master of Chardonnay, as well as a man who likes to push boundaries, which is why this impressive white was made with a little flor, just like a Fino Sherry. Toasty, spicy and salty, this is briney and refreshing with some honeyed notes. Rating: James Suckling 97 points. |
El Enemigo Chardonnay 2018
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| Chip Wine |
The nose presents sweet aromas of black ripen fruits with hints of vanilla and chocolate, which appear after the oak ageing. The mouthfeel is sweet with structured, persistent tannins due to the natural acidity of this wine, leading into an excellent long finish. 50% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot. Rating: Robert Parker 97 points. |
El Enemigo Gran Enemigo 2016
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