AWToday 11/10/08

Wine News

  

Blue Stove cooks up captivating creations at new Nordstrom in … Ventura County Star – Camarillo,CA,USA Its international mix included 13 California wines, 10 French, six Italian, four each Spanish and Down Under labels, two German and one Argentinean. …

Salam Bombay’s contemporary reinvention of south Indian cuisine Metro Canada – Vancouver – Vancouver,Canada Enjoy food with wine pairings from Germany, South Africa, Spain, Argentina and BC Tickets $150. Email events@bcadoption.com On Monday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 pm, …

Theme Park Ranger reviews some offerings from Epcot Food & Wine Fest Orlando Sentinel – Orlando,FL,USA •Argentina: Beef and corn casserole. A bargain at $3.75. Very tasty with big hunks of meat, quite filling. •Austria: Goulash. A big serving, plenty of meat. …

Choices at A Taste of Wine and Art in Aiken Metro Spirit – Augusta,GA,USA by Tom Grant, October 9th 03:42pm The hard choice: Will it be Sun Garden Riesling from Germany, Razor’s Edge from Australia, Roca Pinot Noir from Argentina, …

Tango ‘music of melancholy’ The Wichita Eagle – Wichita,KS,USA At night, the mix of immigrants from Italy, France, Ireland and Germany would crowd into bars, drinking wine and singing mournful Neapolitan and Andalucian …

Twenty Exceptional South American Wines Forbes – NY,USA With Chile and Argentina, the possibility for exceptions was pretty obvious. Both countries have big-league wine industries (Argentina’s is the world’s …

Wine pick of the week: Trapiche Malbec-Bonarda Helsinki Times (Subscription) – Helsinki,Uusimaa,Finland And while your local Alko may stock ten bottles of Chilean Malbec for every one from Argentina, do not be fooled. More than a few Chilean vineyards have put …

You Can Enjoy High-quality Wines At Affordable Prices Sun-Sentinel.com – Fort Lauderdale,FL,USA By Bob Hosmon Those looking for bargains can find them in wine and food stores. The difference between the shopping in the two isn’t cost, but advice. …

Reach for the reds – and a few whites. Philadelphia Inquirer – Philadelphia,PA,USA This is also common with bottles from New Zealand, and, to a lesser extent, Chile, Argentina, South Africa and Australia. Here are some autumnal red wine …

Fine wine values from Chile MiamiHerald.com – Miami,FL,USA ”Chile was never a big wine-drinking country like Argentina,” Poisson says. “They drink beer or pisco or boxed wines.” Chile’s loss is our gain. …

Wine Blogs

Village Wine Cellar Presents: Mendel, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina Nov 07, 2008 (Fri): Complimentary Wine Tastings every Wednesday and Friday betwen 1 – 7 pm. We also offer a 10% discount on wines tasted day of tasting.[...] Scottsdale Wine Tasting and Dinners… - http://www.localwineevents.com/Scottsdale-Wine/

Where are the Wine Bargains? By jpatterson Right now, you’ll get the best value out of wines from Chile and Argentina. Their well-made wines at all price points are clean, fresh, varietally correct and well-balanced, with bright fruit and zippy acidity. … Voices On Food - http://www.hillers.com/voices-blog

Gallery Day – Free Winetasting 10 wines under $10 Oct 18, 2008 (Sat): We’re tasting wine and taking orders…Taste up to 10 great wines that are retail priced $10 or less. Here’ s chance to try a variety of great wine from Spain, Italy, Germany, Argentina and Chile that are pleasing to … Milwaukee Wine Tasting and Dinners… - http://www.localwineevents.com/Milwaukee-Wine/

Teatro Ciego a Treat for (Nearly) All Senses By Gwen E. Kirby Ku Restaurant in San Martin de los Andes, a True Argentine Asado Experience; Cyclists Ride to Argentina to Fight Melanoma; Argentina Wins Six Trophies at International Wine Challenge; Argentine Food in Mar del Plata; El Tigre, Argentina … Argentina’s Travel Guide - http://argentinastravel.com

Stuff White People Like – #24 Wine By Ryan Monahan(Ryan Monahan) It is also a good idea to say that your favorite wine is from a small winery called [make up name like 'Spotswood,' 'Red Duck,' Random Spanish name] in [Australia, Argentina, France, California, or Chile] that is hard to get in whatever … It’s An Ocean – http://www.itsanocean.com/

Having an AWESOME week! By benhogue(benhogue) We are off to Mendoza(wine country) tonight. We have found people to be very accommodating to my lousy spanish. A policeman said it was bad. I keep trying and people try and help us out. Last night was a wonderful dinner with a Tango … Ben’s Adventures Abroad - http://benhogue.livejournal.com/

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival schedule for Saturday … By Scott Joseph 10:00 am WINE SEMINAR, Bodega Norton, Mendoza, Argentina, Presented by Alejandro Panighini 10:45 am CULINARY DEMONSTRATION, Lori Lyn Narlock Small Plates, Perfect Wines, Napa, CA 10:45 am BOTTLE SIGNING, Bodega Norton … Food. Drink. Other stuff. - http://scottjosephorlando.typepad.com/food_drink_other_stuff/

jay h.’s Review Of Lala’s Argentine Grill (4/5) on Yelp.com By Rick K. on Yelp(Rick K. on Yelp) Happiness is Chicken in Mushroom Cream Sauce (Al Champignon) served by a cute hot waiter speaking to you in Spanish while serving you a glass of red Argentinean wine. Heaven would be if that cute hot… Yelp – Rick’s friend’s recent… - http://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=UzZtJAeqw59-UoiYKuNoRg

My Week Plus Of Sept. 29th-Oct 8th, 2008 In & Out Of Cleveland … By qynohtna(qynohtna) EMPSON wines ( Argentinean and Aussie, New Zealand – no Italians this time ) I attended a wonderful wedding of my college roommate’s daughter up in the verdant green rolling hills of West Virginia on a drop-dead gorgeous day for a … Chat Wine – http://chatwine.blogspot.com/

Three White Wines By orchidgrrl nyc(orchidgrrl nyc) It’s more an endurance feat than an enjoyable glass of wine. So I’m always hunting fresher chardonnays to pair with roast chicken and sometimes salmon, as the richness of those foods just cries for a rich wine complement. This Argentine … Too Much Information - http://orchidgrrlnyc.blogspot.com/

Wine Party: Final Close-out Sale of Season By costanichols Next week Katie Finn will join us representing Argentine producer, Zolo Winery. The week after, Paul Chatterton will return to complete the excursion through the Gallo properties but this time focusing on wineries the company owns out … Desert Wines and Spirits - http://www.desertwinesandspirits.com

Clos de Chacras: Cavas de Crianza Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 … By Jerrold This very small production wine won over the distiguished pallates of a panel of judges at the 2008 Argentine Wine Awards, winning the gold trophy for best Cabernet Sauvignon in show. Tasting notes:. A complex nose, with red and black … The Woodside Wine Appreciation Club - http://www.woodsidewine.com/

AWToday 10/10/08

Wine News

Why Argentine Malbec shines above the rest Financial Times – London,England,UK In the south of the country, Argentine Patagonia with its subregion, Rio Negro, is now a serious wine producer in its own right. …

Altocedro Malbec Ano Cero 2006 Altocedro Malbec Año Cero 2006 wine from Argentina, South America.

Look at the ugly duckling now Journal Live – Newcastle upon Tyne,UK ARGENTINA’S wine industry is old and enjoys a richer inheritance of grape varieties than any of its non-European competitors. The first European settlers …

Eats + Drinks Listings Calgary Herald – AB, Canada There will be offerings from Argentina and Chile, and lesser-known wine regions in Brazil, Peru and Uruguay. $40. 10801 Bonaventure Dr. SE, 403-296-1640 …

JancisRobinson.com, for people who love good wine Clearly something needed to be done and last year, after many a fit and start, a London office was finally established for Wines of Argentina, the tellingly …

From the Pampas to the Rockies Denver Daily News – Denver,CO,USA Argentina is also known for fabulous wine and the Buenos Aires Grill offers an extensive wine list. Malbec is probably Argentina’s most famous grape, …

 

Wine Blogs

Links of the week – October 10! By Aaron Epstein A great review of one of our favorite in expensive Malbecs! (Currently in inventory…) Argentine Malbec – the best wine you’ve ever had! Some reviews and tasting notes on Malbec, including some of our favorite wineries O’Fournier and … Vines of Mendoza Blog – http://www.vinesofmendoza.com/blog

2007 Bodega O. Fournier Torrontés Urban Uco Tasted by rleal. (90 pts.) – Tasted 10/8/2008. [FIND IT!] CellarTracker Tasting Notes (all notes) – http://www.cellartracker.com/list.asp?Table=Notes&iUserOverride=0

Stark in Buenos Aires By noreply@blogger.com (Mindy Yang) The perfect day in Argentina’s dynamic capital should always be fueled with rhythm, fantastic food and, of course, Argentine wine! Here are some top picks for shopping pit-stops and stylish nights on… [[ This is a content summary only … Go Dolce Vita: Food . Fashion… – http://godolcevita.blogspot.com/

Vino Iberesco By berkeleywine We also just brought in a new Argentine Malbec that offers an abundant yet balanced expression of classic Malbec character. Maipe Malbec is not only a really tasty wine; it is a great value too (something we could all use right now). … The Spanish Table in Berkeley – http://spanishtable.wordpress.com

Argentinian Reds Oct 11, 2008 (Sat): We’ll feature three reds–a Malbec, Malbec Reserva, and Cabernet Sauvignon from artisan Argentinian producer Hacienda del Plata. The winery has received recent kudos from the New York Times, which listed its 2004 … New York City Wine Tasting and… – http://www.localwineevents.com/New-York-City-Wine/

Maipe 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza (2) By robert Maybe it’s been a LONG week of bargain (or NO) wine, or perhaps Maipe 2006 cab has matured (possibly BOTH!) but this was a wonderful wine evening! This cab was GREAAAT! (say like Tony The Tiger!) Please read the review HERE (to some … Wine-O-Rama – http://robertmiller.org/wordpress

Safe havens from the credit crunch By Someplace Else Ireland Ltd(Someplace Else Ireland Ltd) Our new project, called Dos Rosas, is upscale vineyard development, which combines premium wine, a boutique hotel and residential vineyards in a stunning location in Argentina’s Mendoza wine region. With a dual income stream and 12 … http://someplaceelseireland.blogspot.com/

Lurton Torrontes 2007 By ABC Wine Ratings and Reviews(ABC Wine Ratings and Reviews) Wine: Lurton Torrontes 2007 Origin: Mendoza, Argentina Blend: 100% Torrontes Alcohol content: 13.0% Bottle closure: Screw Cap Purchase Date: October 2008 Purchase Price: $8.99 Taste profile from the winemaker: None found. … ABC Wine Ratings and Reviews – http://www.abcwinereviews.com/

Join Us To Taste Wines From Argentina Oct 15, 2008 (Wed): Join us at Tastings A Wine Experience this Wednesday October 15th for the third of our Grand Opening Wine Tasting Events. Well have 4 outstanding wines from Argentina paired with a special selection from our bistro … Eastern Connecticut Wine Tasting… – http://www.localwineevents.com/Eastern-Connecticut-Wine/

Argentina Night at Mezzanotte Oct 14, 2008 (Tue): We will be trying 6 wonderful wines from Argentina (Viognier, Pinot Noir, Cabernet, Malbec, Syrah, and a sparkling); carefully paired with 6 food selections. Participation is very limited and by reservation only.[. … Houston Wine Tasting and Dinners… – http://www.localwineevents.com/Houston-Wine/

Wines from Argentina Oct 11, 2008 (Sat): We are returning south of the equator to try some of the great wines from Argentina. In particular, we are focusing on the the wines from Valentin Bianchi. This phenomenal winery produces the Bianchi Malbec, … Atlanta Wine Tasting and Dinners… – http://www.localwineevents.com/Atlanta-Wine/

Chile Vacation Deals By The Travel Wizard(The Travel Wizard) Mendoza is a lovely, leafy town full of sidewalk cafes and large parks and, while here, you’ll be able to compare Argentina’s wine industry to Chile’s when you spend the day in the vineyards. Fly back to Santiago for an overnight and … Latin America Vacation Specials – http://south-america-vacation-specials.blogspot.com/

Argentina and Angola Develop Export Trade By Gwen E. Kirby Argentina’s Wine Exports Up 40% in Beginning of 2008; Argentine Government Finalizes Purchase of Aerolineas; Exports for July Set Record as Highest in History; Fresh Argentine Beef Safe Enough for the European Market; Argentina May not … Argentina’s Travel Guide – http://argentinastravel.com