AWToday 14/01/09

 Wine Podcasts

A Huge Announcement – Episode #606 (I wouldn’t say she is a Vayniac, being under age and all, but what a coincidence when I was watching Wine Library TV one day and she caught a glimpse and said that the town she lives in in New Jersey is right near Wine Library and she … Wine Library TV – http://tv.winelibrary.com/

Wine Blogs Alert

Argentina Travel BLOG » Blog Archive » Argentine Wine and Mendoza … Argentine Wine and Mendoza’s Wineries. January 14, 2009 – 4:40 pm. “One of the most exciting wine-producing countries is Argentina. Where Chile was five years ago and Australia was 15 years ago, Argentina is today, producing lots of … Argentina Travel BLOG – http://buenosaires54.com/blogen/

Ministers to discuss recession busters – New Zealand’s source for … Argentine wine exports seen growing · Hellaby fix-it pilot unfazed by clouds · Women’s happiness recession proof · Just when the sums were adding up . . . Editors’ Picks. • Blood and guts trail found along highway … Stuff.co.nz – Top Stories – http://www.stuff.co.nz/

Scoop: The People’s Pinot wine tasting Wine Tastes are pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural “People’s Pinot”. “The People’s Pinot” is a special wine tasting event that will allow the public and visitors to Queenstown to taste the latest release Pinot Noirs from 40 … Scoop NZ – Business – http://www.scoop.co.nz/

Redhead Ranting: Wine Blogging By Jen I am currently in love with a few California wines and one Argentinian wine. Right now Big House Red is probably my favorite wine. It’s a simple red table wine, goes with just about anything and it isn’t buttery, bitter or too sweet. … Redhead Ranting – http://redheadranting.blogspot.com/

Wine Matters: A grape in search of the perfect terroir Wine Matters: A grape in search of the perfect terroir. READ. comments. COURTESY PHOTO. The malbec grape needs a longer growing season than it got in Bordeaux. Argentina, along with California and Texas, provides that, and the grape has … mySA.com Life – http://www.mysanantonio.com/life

New Year’s Eve Dinner « The Smallest Kitchen … when I say we had these for dinner, I mean a longer period than a standard British dinner. It is a bit more Mediterranean style – like all night, bits and pieces- with an Indian touch served with Corsican and Argentinian wine : ) … The Smallest Kitchen – http://thesmallestkitchen.wordpress.com/

The Eclectic Dilettante: Trapiche Broquel Malbec 2006 By Eclectic Dilettante An acidic lift brightens it up beautifully and gives this wine nice balance. The long finish is filled with sweet tannins and delivers a bone dry encore. Decanting not required although it will be as smooth as silk in 25 minuts. … The Eclectic Dilettante – http://eclectic-dilettante.blogspot.com/

The Frugal Oenologist: Navarro Correas Malbec 2006 By Arnulf Navarro Correas Malbec 2006. This Argentinian red has a considerable affinity to the vineyard’s Syrah, previously reviewed here. It too is considerably, but not excessively, oaked, but the red fruit accents come through somewhat more … The Frugal Oenologist – http://thefrugaloenologist.blogspot.com/

The Gesture! « The DirectClarity Blog He gave me a case of Malbec that I will never drink. My fiancé tells me its very good wine. I am dropping by on Friday to touch base with Katie, so let me know so I can bring a few bottles.” This simple gesture was all it took to propel … The DirectClarity Blog – http://directclarity.wordpress.com/

CAFEaeby: GONE BANANAS! By CAFE AEBY For wine pairing, we sipped on a buttery Chardonnay with the soup while the pizza was cooking and a jammy Malbec – such a great compliment to the sweetness of the fig and the creamy tartness of the goat cheese (try Maipe 2007 Malbec … CAFEaeby – http://cafeaeby.blogspot.com/

Wine Blogging Wednesday #53 – Wine for Breakfast! « Bloviatrix 2007 Crios de Susana Balbo Malbec · 2006 Mount Eden Vineyards Chardonnay Wolff Vineyard · 2004 Quinta de S. Francisco Óbidos · 2005 Bodega Mustiguillo Vino de la Tierra El Terrerazo Mestizaje · 2007 Weingut Markus Huber Grüner Veltliner … Bloviatrix – http://bloviatrix.wordpress.com/

One Mighty Nice Zinfandel for a Cold Winter Night – Tasting Room … Tasting Room. Recent Entries. One Mighty Nice Zinfandel for a Cold Winter Night · A Few Good Values for the Weekend · Torrontés, and Why Not? Today Show: Hot Drinks for Cold Weather · Ultra Last Minute Super-Duper Wine Gifts … Tasting Room – http://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/tasting-room

Wine News Alert

Argentina-Wine production. Farming UK – Brighouse,England,UK Argentina will have the record production of wine for the Southern hemisphere in 2009, totaling 15.25 million hectoliters, compared to the 15.046 in 2008. …

Sampling malbecs, rich, affordable red wines Baltimore Sun – United States By Rob Kasper Malbec is a wine for recessionary times. This red, found in the South American aisle of wine shops, is affordable, with plenty of pleasing …

Argentina rising star in wine world Scranton Times-Tribune – PA, USA Mouthwatering acids and a nice finish make this a good food wine. I see this graceful wine with Thai food. $11. HHHH 1/2 Crios 2007 Malbec, Mendoza, …

If you’re ready for bold reds, why not try Argentina wines? San Angelo Standard Times – san angelo,tx,USA La Linda Malbec is medium-bodied and flavorful, with dried cherry fruit and accents of smoke and spice. The wine finishes a bit tart on its own, …