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Category Archives: Argentina
Current and New Releases of Cabernet Sauvignon: California, Chile, Argentina and Elsewhere
The most widely planted grape variety on earth, Cabernet Sauvignon wines made in the Western Hemisphere are some of the world’s best. We’ve been fortunate to taste many of them over the years, and we’ve written about them in several … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chile, Countries and Regions, Red Wine, Uncategorized, Washington
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Value Wines from Argentina, Chile, Spain and California
Most American consumers purchase wines that cost less than $20/bottle. In this article, we review inexpensive wines that we have recently tasted. Many of them offer very good value. They include wines as varied as Carménère and País from Chile, … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Chile, Countries and Regions, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Spain, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
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High Value Wines from the Southern Cone
Argentina and Chile arguably produce the world’s best value wines priced at $10-$20. Argentina has, of course, become famous for its Malbec, and Chile for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. [Chile has more plantings of Cabernet than the US … Continue reading
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Trapiche Winery: Argentina’s Oldest and Finest
Trapiche is one of Argentina’s oldest and finest wineries. Since its establishment in 1883 it has experienced phenomenal growth in parallel with the Argentine wine industry and today produces more than 3 million cases of wine annually in all price … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Chardonnay, Countries and Regions, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Featured, Malbec, Mendoza
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Wines to Brighten Up Your Thanksgiving
For most of us 2020’s Thanksgiving will be different. Because of the COVID pandemic, family and friends will not be gathering in large numbers to celebrate. Instead, we’ll keep it smaller for the sake of everyone’s heath. Although we’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, California, Champagne, Countries and Regions, France, New York, Oregon, Portugal, Red Wine, Rosé, South Africa, Spain, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Featured, Thanksgiving
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2019 Vintage Rosés from Around the World
Today, good quality rosé wines are made all over the world. In this article we focus on some of the most popular 2019 rosés on the market in the US. The wines reviewed here are from Provence and other areas … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Chile, Countries and Regions, France, Friuli, Italy, Rosé, South Africa, Spain, Uncategorized, Virginia, Wine Type
Tagged Featured
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Aniello: New Releases from Patagonia
Aniello is a family winery in the Mainque District of the Upper Rio Negro Valley in Argentina’s Patagonia region. Its wines are cool climate in their freshness and minerality. They taste like nothing else from Argentina, and they’re very reasonably … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Chardonnay, Countries and Regions, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Patagonia
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First Tastings from the Southern Hemisphere’s 2018 Vintage
Early releases of wines, mostly rosés and whites, from the 2018 vintage have begun rolling in, and we’ve also been tasting some impressive ones during our stay in Cape Town. The always impressive Ricardo Santos 2018 Semillon from Mendoza … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Chile, Countries and Regions, Rosé, South Africa, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
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Champagnes & Sparkling Wines for the Holidays: The Best of 2018
Champagne and sparkling wines are especially popular during the Holidays. Families and friends toast their friendship and welcome the new year with the bubbles that convey a sense of celebration and joy. To help guide your purchases of Champagne and … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Austria, California, Champagne, Countries and Regions, France, Germany, Italy, Oregon, South Africa, Spain, Sparkling Wine, Uncategorized, Virginia, Wine Type
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New Releases from Argentina and Chile
Argentina and Chile are well known for producing wines of outstanding value. In recent years, they’ve also become recognized for making high quality wines that compete with the world’s best. We’ve explored both countries in depth in our International Wine … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chile, Countries and Regions, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Featured, Global
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