Tag Archives: Malbec

Trapiche Winery: Argentina’s Oldest and Finest

Posted on December 30, 2020 by don

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 →

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The Crios Wines of Argentina’s Susana Balbo

Posted on October 15, 2017 by don

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 →

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Mendel Wines: New Releases from Mendoza

Posted on February 10, 2016 by don

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 →

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Tasting Trivento Malbec and Torrontés with Winemaker Germán di Cesare

Posted on October 7, 2015 by don

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 →

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Loma Larga’s Cool Climate Wines from Chile’s Casablanca Valley

Posted on November 10, 2014 by don

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 →

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Terrific Wines from Boutique Argentine Wineries

Posted on September 3, 2012 by mike

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 →

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The Sweet Malbecs of Argentina

Posted on June 21, 2011 by don

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 →

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Humberto Canale: Railroads, Canals, and Wine in Rio Negro

Posted on February 1, 2011 by don

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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Familia Schroeder: Wine and Dinosaurs in Neuquén

Posted on January 26, 2011 by don

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 →

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