It scarcely seems possible that it’s been four years sine I wrote a wine blog about the last World Cup Soccer match — see A World Cup Wine Experience: Müller-Thurgau Scores!
Sunday’s finale between Germany and Argentina promises to be an exciting battle between world class players, and millions will be glued to their televisions to watch. Whichever team you are rooting for, here is a list of 11 winning wines for each side, selected as favorites in our Wine Tasting Forums.
Salud!
11 Winning Wines: Argentina
- Fabre Montmayou Torrontes Reserva
- Bodega Catena Zapata Nicolás Catena Zapata
- Graffigna Elevation Red Blend
- Henry Lagarde “Lujan de Cuyo” Vineyard Malbec
- Finca El Portillo Cabernet Sauvignon
- Catena Alta Malbec
- Achaval Ferrer Malbec
- BenMarco Cabernet Sauvignon
- Santa Julia Tardio Late Harvest Torrontes
- Clos de los Siete
- Bodega Catena Zapata Alta Catena Chardonnay
Prost!
11 Winning Wines: Germany
- Vollenweider Wolfer Goldgrube Riesling Spatlese
- Weingut Pfeffingen, Riesling Grosses Gewachs, Weilberg, Pfalz
- Dr. Loosen, Urziger Wurgarten Riesling Auslese
- Pieroth Grand Blue Wine
- Stiftskellerei Neustift Praepositus Weiss
- Messmer Burrweiler Schlossgarten Spatburgunder Weissherbst Auslese
- JJ Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spatlese
- Franz Hirtzberger “Rotes Tor” Federspiel Gruner Veltliner
- Nigl Gruner Veltliner Alte Reben
- Zull Gruner Veltliner
- Eugen Muller Forster Scheurebe Eiswein
Try any of these wines and you will be the winner! Good luck to all.
