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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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The Crios Wines of Argentina’s Susana Balbo
Over the years we’ve had the privilege to taste wines with Susana Balbo both in Buenos Aires and at her winery outside Mendoza. Susana makes super-premium wines under her Susana Balbo, Nosotros, and Ben Marco labels at her Dominio del … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Countries and Regions, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Featured, Folio, Malbec, Mendoza, Torrontes
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Mendel Wines: New Releases from Mendoza
Mendel Wines combines old vines grown in the high altitude vineyards of Luján de Cuyo in Argentina with the impeccable winemaking talent of Roberto de la Mota. Roberto de La Mota is no stranger to the International Wine Review. We’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Cabernet Sauvignon, Countries and Regions, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine
Tagged Argentina, Malbec, Mendoza, Roberto de la Mota
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Tasting Trivento Malbec and Torrontés with Winemaker Germán di Cesare
Trivento is a large winery located in the Argentine province of Mendoza that produces a wide range of wines at diverse price points. Irrespective of price, the wines are always good quality and very good value. It has 3,185 acres … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, Countries and Regions, Red Wine, Uncategorized, Wine Type
Tagged Featured, Malbec, Mendoza, Valle de Uco
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Loma Larga’s Cool Climate Wines from Chile’s Casablanca Valley
Located in Lo Ovalle, the coolest part of Chile’s Casablanca Valley just 15 miles from the ocean, Loma Larga has been the first winery in the valley to plant red varieties like Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Syrah, all self-rooted since … Continue reading
Posted in Chile, Countries and Regions, Red Wine, Rosé, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Casablanca, Malbec
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Terrific Wines from Boutique Argentine Wineries
We recently had the opportunity to taste a selection of some terrific Argentine wines from a relatively new U.S. importer, Brazos Wine Imports. Established in 2008, by two former wine distributors, Jonathan Chaplin, and Brian Ravitsky. Brazo represents boutique family … Continue reading
The Sweet Malbecs of Argentina
Our just published Report # 27 Sweet Wines of the World reviews hundreds of sweet wines, including the unique and delicious late harvest and fortified Malbecs of Argentina. This article was previously posted on our home page. The whole world … Continue reading
Humberto Canale: Railroads, Canals, and Wine in Rio Negro
Wine in the part of Patagonia that is now officially called the Alto Valle del Rio Negro has a fascinating history that culminates in today’s excellent and often elegant Malbec, Pinot Noir and other wines. While the region still has … Continue reading
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Tagged Malbec, Pinot Noir
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Familia Schroeder: Wine and Dinosaurs in Neuquén
Roberto Schroeder’s ancestors emigrated from Germany in the early 19th century. Today Roberto is another kind of pioneer, developing an ultra-modern winery in Neuquén, a Patagonian province not previously known for fine wine. The area he selected, San Patricio del … Continue reading
Posted in Germany, Red Wine, White Wine
Tagged Chardonnay, Malbec
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