Tag Archives: Argentina

Celebrating Malbec World Day

In case you didn’t know, April 17 is Malbec World Day. So designated by Wines of Argentina since 2011. Wines of Argentina is an organization that promotes Argentinian wine worldwide and assists Argentinian wine producers it developing their export strategy. Continue reading

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WBC 2012 Recap- Day 2 – Part 2

After lunch we had the Saturday keynote address and discussion with author Rex Picket of Sideways and more, moderated by Alana Gentry (Girl With a Glass). Continue reading

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WBC 2012 Recap – Day One

I had hoped to update this every day but it just wasn’t possible. We were busy all day long and then there were the after parties … So much wine, so little time! Continue reading

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Wine Blogger Conference 2012

Well we are headed off to the Wine Bloggers Conference 2012 (WBC12) this week in Portland, Oregon. Continue reading

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Bordeaux vs. Mendoza

Malbec from Argentina and a Bordeaux from St. Emilion in France taste off. Continue reading

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Thursday Night Rosé Tasting

Just by coincidence after we wrote our post on rosé wines our local wine shop, Fine Wines of Stockton, had a rosé tasting for the Thursday night tasting. Continue reading

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A Wonderful Wine Weekend

We had an event filled wine weekend. Friday night we were invited to a wine tasting and appetizer event Continue reading

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Online Torrontés Tasting

Tasting notes from our latest Online Torrontés Tasting. Continue reading

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Malbec Around the World

Malbec Around the World tasting notes. Continue reading

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Wine Memories

Do you have some special wines that bring back memories? Maybe a wine you had on vacation or for a special occasion? Continue reading

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Five Wines With Veggie Burgers

Five Wines With Veggie Burgers. Continue reading

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Torrontes Tasting

Torrontes Tasting. Continue reading

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2011 Diageo Annual Wine Celebration

Our trip to the Annual Wine Celebration held by Diageo Chateau & Wines. Continue reading

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Thursday Night Tasting – Cahors vs. Argentine Malbec

Thursday Night Tasting – Cahors and Argentine Malbec Continue reading

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2009 Finca Lalande Malbec Tupungato Valley

2009 Finca Lalande Malbec Tupungato Valley review. Continue reading

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Argentina Wine Sales and Trends in the US Market

Argentina Wine Sales and Trends in the US Market Continue reading

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2008 Catena Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2008 Catena Cabernet Sauvignon (Bodega Zapata) is made from grapes grown at high altitudes (3700 to 5000 feet) and has a medium garnet color. The nose is light with dark spicy fruit and cedar. The tannins are well integrated … Continue reading

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2007 Bodega Norton Barrel Select Malbec

The 2007 Bodega Norton Barrel Select Malbec from Mendoza is a dark ruby color with dark smokey fruit and a hint of tar on the nose. There are medium tannins and plenty of acid to accompany the flavors of dark … Continue reading

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