AWToday 04/11/08

Wine Blogs

Wine of the week: Artist’s Collection cabernet Salvatore Principe Artist’s Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, Cafayate, California, 2006. Salvatore Principe is a world renowned artist famous for his paintings of hearts. Postbulletin.com Local Life – http://www.postbulletin.com/

Wine menu for Nov04 thru Nov08 By Myrna Lorca Torrontes. $5.99/$14.99. Argentina’s great white grape. The fruit shines through, unmasked by oak. Quiet aroma of rose petals and flavors of lychee, mango, peach, ginger combine with pleasant acidity & just a little boo! … Vinosity Wine Songs – http://vinosity.wordpress.com/

Links of the week – November 3! By Aaron Epstein Including some of our favorites, Achaval Ferrer and Poesia! The official opening of Mendoza’s 2nd 5-star hotel! Thoughts from women all over the world who love the grape. A great explanation of the development of the Mendoza wine scene. Vines of Mendoza Blog – http://www.vinesofmendoza.com/blog/

Don Miguel Gascon Mendoza Malbec, 2007 By Fred McTaggart(Fred McTaggart) With its traditional label, this wine makes a favorable impression on the shelf, and I was not disappointed when I popped the cork. It’s a very deep, bluish purple color, and the first sniff verifies that it’s a perfect match for a … Artisan Wine on a Budget – http://artisanwine.blogspot.com/

Global Wine Tour – Exploring The Wines Of Argentina Jan 15, 2009 (Thu): Global Wine Tour – Exploring The Wines Of Argentina! Join one of Canada’s foremost wine experts, Steve Thurlow, on a one evening tour of Argentina’s most important wine regions. This interactive evening will have you … Greater Toronto Wine Tasting… – http://www.localwineevents.com/Greater-Toronto-Wine/

Food – All That’s Wrong With Global Wine Is in This Bottle: Review By SZri(SZri) On first sniff I thought the wine was a little corked. Yet after a few swirls, that was evidently not the problem. With the first sip of 2003 Andeluna Grand Reserve Pasionado ($40-$65), a Bordeaux blend made in Mendoza, Argentina, … Good Read – http://spoonfeedin.blogspot.com/

Daily URL: Nov 3 By admin Vibrant Buenos Aires can be easy on the wallet[CNN] Prices have crept up since 2001, but it’s still a great value. Amid the current global economic turmoil, the Argentine peso recently dropped to its lowest level in nearly six years… Baexpats – Community of Expatriates… – http://baexpats.org/

Grape Expectations: Boutique Wine Reaches BA By kristie Through his online store, a wine club and private tastings, Anuva Vinos proffers boutique wine beyond the valleys of Mendoza. “I’d like to pave the way for small production Argentine wine makers – the guys people don’t know about,” … The Argentimes – http://www.theargentimes.net/

Barking Sheep 2006 Malbec Bonarda Mendoza By Robert Looks like Malbec in the glass. Smells like Malbec: lots of baking spice, especially brown sugar with hints of cinnamon and vanilla. Tastes like Malbec: subtle licorice, with nice plum and cherry. Barks like Malbec? … Wine-O-Rama – http://robertmiller.org/wordpress/

Cabernet Sauvignon & Malbec Wine Tasting Friday Nov 07, 2008 (Fri): Friday 3 for $5 Cabernet Sauvignon & Malbec Tasting, Wine Hall Pass $20 Friday, November 7th: 4 – 9:30 pm Join us while we pull out some of our favorite Cabernet Sauvignon & Malbecs for a big wine Tasting. … San Diego Wine Tasting and Dinners… – http://www.localwineevents.com/San-Diego-Wine/

I Liked It – Malbec A review of Malbec by zihiah (October 30, 2008) OpenBottles – Wine Reviews by… – http://www.openbottles.com/

Doña Paula Malbec By bottleofwine Los Cardos is 100% Malbec and presents aromas of cherries, strawberries and mocha. There are slight hints of spice and vanilla. On the palate, this wine is full-bodied with notes of pepper, minerals and mint. The drinker does not taste … Bottle of Wine – http://bottleofwine.wordpress.com/

 

Wine News

Cafayate Wine Resort — Blogs, Pictures, and more on WordPress Wine News Love, Buenos Aires-style Chicago Sun-Times – United States Stop in one of its upscale restaurants for a $6 glass of Malbec red wine along the …

Vinas de Cafayate-Wine Resort Cafayate, Argentina – AOL Travel Want to stay at Vinas de Cafayate-Wine Resort in Cafayate, Argentina? Get amenities, dining and rates from AOL Travel.

Photos for Argentina Vinosub30 argentina 2008 by danroc taken on 02 Sep 08 Tags: vinosub30 … Tags: vinosub30. by patrickjoust taken on 27 Aug 08 …

Wine brand turns to Sauce PRWeek UK – London,England,UK The agency will be handling the PR for fairtrade wine brand Fairhills and Camden Park, a range of Argentinean wines. Sauce will also work on a third brand …

There are two distinct parties in the world of wine Rochester Democrat and Chronicle – Rochester,NY,USA You support wines like Napa Cabernet, Australian Shiraz, Argentinean Malbec and Chilean Merlot. The production of these wines is heavily influenced by the …

A calendar of wine and beer tastings and events Tampabay.com – St. Petersburg,FL,USA Wine & Music at Malio’s: 7-8:30 pm Sat., Malio’s Prime, 400 N Ashley Drive, Tampa. Argentinian wines, specialty cheeses and live music (7-11 pm). $20. …

Host your ownwine tasting Visalia Times-Delta – Visalia,CA,USA How about Argentinian, Australian or Austrian wines? Encourage your guests to dress the part, too. While parties can be held at home, Maack said many local …

It’s wine week in Metro Times and Transcript – Moncton,New Brunswick,Canada With wines from locales around the world including Argentina, Chile, France and Australia, the World Wine and Food Expo truly is an international event. …

Cape selected to host world experts in wine tourism Bizcommunity.com – Cape Town,South Africa The visitors will be coming from Bilbao- Rioja (Spain), Bordeaux (France), Florence (Italy), Mainz (Germany), Mendoza (Argentina), Porto (Portugal) and San …

 

 

AWToday 30/10/08

Wine Blogs

Design for Wine By kristie Argentina is not without its own world-class bodegas, and I visited two new winery buildings in the Mendoza region of Argentina – Catena Zapata in Lujan de Cuyo, and O. Fournier in Valle de Uco – which make an interesting contrast in … The Argentimes – http://www.theargentimes.net/

Mendoza’s No. 10! By Wayne Bernhardson In its annual “destination scorecard” of historic places, National Geographic Traveler has ranked Argentina’s “Mendoza Wine Estancias” as the tenth-best of 109 destinations around the world. According to Traveler, its wineries and … Cleared for Takeoff – The Triporati Blog – http://www.triporati.com/blog/

1884 – Long before Orwell, but a VERY good year! By Aaron Epstein As anybody reading this will know by now, those of us here at The Vines of Mendoza like wine and food – a lot. We are always exploring the ever-changing culinary scene in Mendoza (and Buenos Aires, when we can), and have worked to put … Vines of Mendoza Blog – http://www.vinesofmendoza.com/blog/

Bike & Wine Tour in Maipu: It’s Better After a Bottle By Kimberly Content after a five hour day of bodega tours, we returned our bikes and got on a bus headed for Mendoza. The day wasn’t what we expected, but we still had fun. With good weather and good wine, you can’t go wrong. … Go Green Travel Green – http://gogreentravelgreen.com/

Wine Education Class – Argentina, Chile & Uruguay Dec 03, 2008 (Wed): Wine Education Class – Wednesday, December 3rd, 7pm to 8:30pm “The Wines of Argentina, Chile & Uruguay” Must Register and Pay in Advance – Attendance is Limited Register by calling store and speak to Michelle Please … Long Island Wine Tasting and… – http://www.localwineevents.com/Long-Island-Wine/

State of the Art Wines of Chile and Argentina Nov 03, 2008 (Mon): Join us for our wine tasting here inside Bomberos wine bar to taste four wines from Chile and Argentina that are truly State of the Art. All of South America is seeing a growth in wine production and quality, … Phoenix Wine Tasting and Dinners… – http://www.localwineevents.com/Phoenix-Wine/

Uncork Argentina with Boeger Winery! … club administrator Tara De La Rosa, will be joining up with our friend Carolyn Gallagher of Uncorking Argentina to lead an unforgettable, action packed excursion to one of the most dramatic and unspoiled wine regions in the world. … Sierra Foothills Wine Tasting… – http://www.localwineevents.com/Sierra-Foothills-Wine/

2005 Trapiche Malbec Broquel Tasted by MitchL. (83 pts.) – Tasted 10/29/2008. [FIND IT!] CellarTracker Tasting Notes (all notes) – http://www.cellartracker.com/list.asp?Table=Notes&iUserOverride=0

Trapiche Malbec (6 bottles) By Fine Wines click here to learn more. fine wine trading – http://www.finewinetrading.com/

Malbec, Bodega Colomé, Estate Malbec, Valle Calchaqui, Salta … By Adam Morganstern Argentinean producers are very proud of their alt.credentials and so “mine is higher than yours” is a very big deal – you will see that altitude is frequently quoted on the back labels of Argentine wine bottles as a proxy for quality. … Organic Wine Journal – http://www.organicwinejournal.com/

Wine review: Colonia las Liebres 2007 By Jeff Siegel WineFest 2008 is Saturday in Addison. More than a dozen wineries and two dozen restaurants will be on hand. Technorati Tags: red wine, Argentine wine,bonardo,Colonia las Liebres,$10 wine,cheap wine. Back Talk Lakewood/East Dallas – http://backtalkeastdallas.typepad.com/back_talk/

Chilean Winery Invests in Land in Patagonia By Gwen E. Kirby Mendoza may be known as the quintessential Argentine wine haven, but Patagonia’s status as an up-and-coming wine region was confirmed earlier this month when a Chilean winery bought large tracks of land there. … Argentina’s Travel Guide – http://argentinastravel.com/

Wine of the week: Colonia las Liebres 2007 By Jeff Siegel It’sa heftier, darker version of Beaujolais nouveau. Drink this with with any tomato-based Italian dish, grilled sausages or barbecue. Technorati Tags: red wine, Argentine wine,bonardo,Colonia las Liebres,$10 wine,cheap wine. The Wine Curmudgeon – http://www.winecurmudgeon.com/my_weblog/

Wine Corner Review #38: Trapiche Mendoza Argentina Malbec By Food Czar(Food Czar) Well, a few years back, Argentina heard malbec’s frantic call for attention and came to the rescue, so much so that this noble blending grape assumed primacy in that South American country, rather than be allowed to rot on the vine, … Food Czar – http://foodczar.blogspot.com/

Independent Theater Week in Buenos Aires By Gwen E. Kirby Festival Beckett Buenos Aires Kicks Off for Third Year; Festival of Tango Starts Next Monday in Buenos Aires; Buenos Aires Sponsors Free Activities for Spring; Anuva Vinos Brings Argentine Wines to Select US Tasters; Verdi Opera Attila … Argentina’s Travel Guide – http://argentinastravel.com/

 

Wine News

YouTube – O.Fournier Oct 29, 2008 … José Manuel Ortega Gil-Fournier presents his wines from Argentina, Chile and Spain.

New Eco-Friendly Varietal to Hit Shelves Hospitality-Industry.com – Houten,Utrecht,Netherlands J. Soif Wines is the only importer of Argentinian Yellow+Blue wine that offers quality taste in a sustainable package. Naturally produced at a certified …

Argentine Wine Makers The Fifth Annual VinoSub30 in Argentina is organized by ArgentineWines.Com. as the only contest where young consumers have a say. Young tasters under thirty …