January 17, 2011
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About Burgundy Wine in Philippines

Though originally from France, Malbec never found in its native land the ideal soil conditions that are present in Argentina at the foot of the Andes or in the desert oases of Rio Negro, in Patagonia. In fact, this variety was only used in France to enhance the color of red wines. It is called “the black grape” in many parts of the world because the bright purple color of its youth turns almost black as it ripens.

Malbec has a leading role in Argentina. To begin with, it is the red wine variety that has become best adapted to our soil as it has found in it the ideal ecological conditions for its development, producing exceptional wines. Argentina is known as the producer of the finest Malbec and Mendoza’s Malbec is considered to be the best in the world. It has been awarded many well-deserved medals in wine contests.

Mendoza’s Malbec is intense, complex and dark-colored. It may develop clearly distinct characteristics depending on the climate and soil where it is grown. Wine tasters may discover different characters in Malbec from Lujan, Tupungato, San Martin or La Consulta, as this variety responds differently to each type of soil. Higher altitude terroirs, such as Vistalba or the Uco Valley, produce wines with perfect acidity, intense color and sweet and abundant tannins which are suitable for oak aging. In lower regions, concentration decreases and ripening is faster.

Malbec wines have Controlled Denomination of Origin (DOC) in some Argentine regions, which helps to protect the name of the area and forces wine makers to maintain the high quality of their wines. Lujan de Cuyo was the first region in the Americas to gain the regulatory Denomination of Origin designation for Malbec. Malbec Lujan de Cuyo has an intense and dark cherry red color, which may look almost black. Lujan has deep stony soils, controlled irrigation, good exposure to sunlight and an excellent altitude for vineyards. San Rafael became the second Denomination of Origin.

There are 22 recognized clones of Malbec in Argentina.

What to look for in Malbec

Malbec’s most significant characteristic is its intense dark colour. Higher-altitude vineyards produce Malbecs that offer a great balance between colour, acidity and sweet (yet abundant) tannins. Malbec’s aromas evoke cherries, strawberries or plums; in some cases it is reminiscent of cooked fruit (e.g. marmalade), depending on when the grapes were harvested. In the mouth Malbec is warm, soft, and sweet, with non-aggressive tannins.

When to drink Malbec

In general Malbec is a variety that offers a fruit explosion, a characteristic that can become very complex when the wine is aged in new oak. Young Malbecs without oak ageing should be consumed quickly; Malbecs aged a few months in oak may be kept for 2-3 years; “big” Malbecs can age well in the bottle for a decade.

What to pair with Malbec

With its intense ruby red color and sensual violet overtones, Malbec first captivates the eye. Its plum, ripe cherry, raisin and black pepper hints are captivating from the first sip. It has a silky mouth feel and is easy to drink. It pairs well with red meat, grilled meat, hard cheese and pasta with tomato sauce.

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The best hotels outside Manila in Pampanga and Subic are listed here including a beach resort which is a semi-private establishment located in the central business district near shopping, business, entertainment, airport and other conveniences of Philippines Clark Freeport Zone. The beach resorts, leisure parks and vacation hotels in Clark Pampanga offer a unique ambience that supports a laidback relaxing lifestyle. Many visitors travel north to Clark Pampanga from Manila to unwind and relax in these resorts.

This Pampanga resort hotel is different from other hotels in Clark Philippines or hotel in Angeles City. This Clark Hotel has large outdoor space for children to play and adults to enjoy some peace and quiet in the picnic grounds near the lake. Guests like the Hotel’s café breakfast garden which serves the best breakfast in Pampanga. Clearwater Resort has nice ambience and wide space, much better than the other hotels in Angeles City and Manila Philippines.

Traffic along the North Expressway NLEX from Manila to Clark is always light and the new Subic Tarlac Clark Expressway ScTex takes visitors straight into Clark Freeport without going through any towns and cities along the way.

Many guests like staying at Clearwater Family Inn Hotel Room in the picnic grounds of this resort in Clark Pampanga. Some like the trees in the resort camping grounds. One can stay in other hotels in Angeles City but it is not often one finds amenities and ambience like Clark, not like Clearwater Resort in Angeles City Philippines.

Those who are lucky enough to get a room at this lake resort in Clark Philippines will be able to enjoy the magical sunrise across the lake of Clearwater Resort at dawn. This is the only hotel in Clark Pampanga that guests can really enjoy viewing sunrise.

Hotel Clark Philippines
Creekside Road corner of Centennial Road,
Central Business District, Clark Freeport Zone,
Pampanga, Philippines 2023

Tel: (045)599-5949 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177

Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

Email: Info@HotelClarkPhilippines.com

Getting to this hotel in Clark Philippines
After entering Clark Freeport from Subic, Manila, Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along Clark’s main highway MA Roxas, passing Clark’s largest wine shop called Clark Wine Center on your right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, you will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on your right just 200m down. Traffic in Clark Philippines is light so it should be quite easy for get to this hotel in Clark Philippines.

To inquire with the beach resort hotel in Clark Pampanga visit http://www.ClearwaterPhililippines.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a HK-based developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine outlets http://www.YatsLeisure.com