New Age Wine Tasting August 20, 2011

The most exciting summer wine to come from Argentina is making quite a splash in the U.S. New Age White (an effervescent blend of citrus-y Sauvignon Blanc and fruity Torrontes) adds a distinctive Argentine touch when combined with various fruit juices for a South American Mimosa, Cosmopolitan or even New Age Sangria.

Yet, the most common way to enjoy New Age is on the rocks with a slice of lime or lemon. This highly refreshing drink is called "Tincho" after the cocktail's creator. In Argentina, New Age is usually ordered by the bottle for a group of friends to enjoy. The well-chilled New Age White is brought to the table in an ice bucket, along with traditional "rocks" glasses filled with ice and sliced limes or lemons. The friends share the bottle and camaraderie together at the table. Common practice at traditional "happy hour watering holes" and night clubs in Argentina, this tradition is starting to catch on here in the United States.

New Age comes from Bodega Valentin Bianchi, one of Argentina's oldest wineries, founded in 1928 by Italian immigrant Valentin Bianchi. It is one of the oldest family-owned wineries in Argentina, helmed today by Valentin's grandson, Valentin Eduardo Bianchi.

Join us at Princeville Wine Market this Saturday, 8/20/11, from 4-7pm as we try New Age White and the drink called "Tincho". This is a free wine tasting for those 21 yrs. and older. Princeville Wine Market is located at Princeville Center, across from the First Hawaiian Bank. For more information please contact us at (808) 826-0040 or reply to daniel@princevillewinemarket.com.

Official Website: http://www.princevillewinemarket.com