It's Cool to be... 002 Houston Magazine, May 2010
A fun read in the May 2010 issue of 002 Houston Magazine blends art, wine, photography, and poetry with Ikal 1150 Wines of Argentina.
A Wine to Try...
A chance meeting of two Houstonians in another country turned into the poetry of a lifetime. Sandra and Jerry happened to be vacationing at Ikal del Mar Hotel (now the Tides) in the Riviera Maya in 2001 and hit it off quickly. The two had much in common, including travel, and on a trip to Argentina with a group of friends, while on a hiking trip they were inspired by the region to start their own vineyard. And so, Ikal 1150 was born. The name, inspired by their meeting, and the Mayan word poetry also describes the signature body and distinct flavor described by many as poetry in a bottle. About 1000 cases are produced for the US yearly.
-- 002 Houston
Art by Amy Elizabeth Wright, Photography by Jaime Lagdameo
Full Article Here: http://002mag.com/wordpress/2010/04/29/7631
Intense inky color with violet hues. Plum, ripe cherry, and floral on the nose with dry fruit and mint hints. Great concentration and complexity with sweet, voluminous tannins and a lasting finish.
Deep red color with intense aromas of dark fruit, spices and minerals meld with oaky vanilla. An elegant, richly concentrated wine with complexity and structure.
Deep golden color with enveloping aromas of tropical fruit, citrus hints, and minerals. A nice balance of vanilla and toast inspire complexity and elegance. Initially sweet and concentrated in the mouth with balance and complexity that flows into a fresh and lasting finish.
