AWToday 18/09/08

Wine News

Drink of the week: Yellow + Blue Malbec
Fort Worth Star Telegram – Fort Worth,TX,USA
I have been looking for a great, cheap Argentine malbec for years, and the Yellow + Blue malbec may be it. It’sa new product in a 1-liter box from importer …

Food news & notes: GermanDeli relocates, BBQ cook-off and wine events
Fort Worth Star Telegram – Fort Worth,TX,USA
Find out what all the fuss over wines from Argentina is about at two Dallas events next week: a wine dinner at 7 pm Tuesday at Kirby’s Steakhouse, …

WINE WISDOM: Smart wine buying
Daily News Tribune – Waltham,MA,USA
Look for wines from Argentina, Chile, southern Italy and Spain for wonderful wines at bargain prices. I’ll make recommendations in future columns. …

Name is misleading, but the wine is good
Abilene Reporter-News – Abilene,TX,USA
This wine is produced from old vines in the promising Lujan de Cuyo subregion, located in Argentina’s well-known Mendoza region. …

Naples Winter Wine Festival announces vintners
The News-Press – Fort Myers,FL,USA
The festival features 28 vintners from the US, Argentina, Chile, Spain, Italy, Australia and France. They include Screaming Eagle, Peter Michael, …

Vintners announced for 2009 Naples Winter Wine Festival
Naples Daily News – Naples,FL,USA
Laura Catena and Nicolás Catena, Catena Zapata, Argentina. Jean-Guillaume Prats, Château Cos d’Estournel, France. Aubert de Villaine, Domaine de la …

Argentine wine producers look to break through £5 barrier
Talking Retail – Swanley,England,UK
Pernod Ricard UK has ambitious plans to develop Graffigna with renewed focus as it sees Argentine wine as a “priority market” and it wants to develop the …

Novato winemaker branches out from Chile to Argentina
Marin Independent-Journal – San Rafael,CA,USA
Eric Axelsen noted that Malbec is growing in popularity as a varietal. “Wines aren’t even released and they are getting great scores,” he said, referring to …

California’s Layer Cake winery is worldly
Statesman Journal – Salem,OR,USA
The third bottle was a malbec from Argentina. Hmm. Now mind you, all of these wines were from the same producer, one that clearly gets around. …

Women & wine
Chicago Sun-Times – United States
… Malbec from winemaker Laura Catena of Argentina, and Balbo Malbec, Balbo Cabernet Sauvignon and Balbo Brioso from winemaker Susana Balbo of Argentina. …

Tasting Note: 2007 Carlos Basso, ‘Dos Fincas’ Cabernet Sauvignon …
Dallas Morning News – Dallas,TX,USA
Carlos Basso’s 2007 “Dos Fincas” Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec is a fruit-driven blend of 60 percent cabernet sauvignon and 40 percent malbec from Argentina’s …

Crisis? What crisis? Cheap wines make it a happy time
Orlando Sentinel – Orlando,FL,USA
One great example, the 2007 Don Miguel Gascon Malbec, a food-friendly wine that tastes as if it should cost twice its price. What I like about malbec wines …

Delicious, inexpensive wines from Argentina
Daily Press – Newport News,VA,USA
Mendoza is Argentina’s most important wine region, producing about 70 percent of the country’s wine and most of its malbec. Mendoza’s major sub-regions are …

 

Wine Blogs 

 High Note “Elevated” 2007 Malbec
This Malbec was a crowd pleaser at a mini tasting that I recently conducted. …
Ken’s Wine Guide RSS Feed – http://www.kenswineguide.com/

Adnams Cellar Kitchen – 2006 Malbec Gouguenheim Was £6.99 Now £5.99
Great sale thanks to Adnams Cellar Kitchen, click the link above to take advantage of this great discount.
My Voucher Codes Sale News! – http://www.myvouchercodes.co.uk

 

Red Wines with Lots of Body – Malbec Wine
By admin
Malbec is a grape used in making red wine that tends to have a dark and rich color. Another characteristic of Malbec is that it has robust tannins. While historically it is one of the six grapes allowed in the blend of French Bordeaux …
Wine Cellar – http://www.winesurprise.com/blog

 

Malbec & Merlot ~ $20
Sep 27, 2008 (Sat): Saturday September 27, 2008–$20 MALBEC & MERLOT!! Two grapes from Bordeaux have become superstars elsewhere. Today is a red wine fantasy come true: great tasting full bodied wines from Argentina, France, …
Los Angeles Wine Tasting and… – http://www.localwineevents.com/Los-Angeles-Wine/

Update Time!
By Lenore(Lenore)
*We have had our third fundraiser, “Una Noche de Mitos Argentinos y Vino.” Community members and international expats came together to listen to an hour-long discussion on Mitos Argentinos, or Argentinean urban legends, as well as enjoy …
Club Acorn Argentina – http://clubacornargentina.blogspot.com/

Malbec Seminar Tonight (Tue, Sept 16, 6 & 7 pm)
By McGinnes(McGinnes)
Reserve now for our next FREE in-store seminar: Expressions of Malbec, TONIGHT, Tuesday, September 16 at 6 & 7 pm. Having been in the fine wine business for over 20 years now, Argentina is beginning to develop its sense of regional …
THE CURIOUS GRAPE – http://tcgrape.blogspot.com/  

Malbec/ Bonarda 2007 added by thebustas.
By Thebustas
Malbec/ Bonarda 2007 added by thebustas.
Recent Activity Report at WineLog.net – http://www.winelog.net  

Wines News
By indianwine1
With Jayson as the vision behind the brand overseeing all winemaking, and Philippe at his side, they work with the star-studded line-up of winemakers at Layer Cake including Helen Mawson, who contributes to the Malbec from Argentina, …
thewinesocietyofindia – http://indianwine1.wordpress.com  

cinco dias
By Lizzie(Lizzie)
Yes, they love their wine too. I personally don’t like the taste of alcohol, but I will definitely have to try some of their red wine (vino tinto) while I am here. If you don’t know, Argentina is famous for their amazing wine. …
Bienvenidos de Argentina – http://varnersinargentina.blogspot.com/

Pure Love Vineyard’s Layer Cake Malbec 2007 Mendoza, Argentina
By Laney
Malbec was one of the original 6 grapes of Bordeaux, which is now the premier red grape of Argentina. This grape thrives in the warm climate of Argentina. The fruit for Layer Cake Malbec comes from a vineyard that is flanking the …
pull the cork out – http://pullthecorkout.com/blog

AWToday 15/09/08

Wine Blogs

Links of the Week – September 12!
By Aaron Epstein
He talks specifically about two of our favorites – The Bressia Monteagrelo Malbec (included in our Summer Acequia Reserva Wine Club) and Flechas de los Andes Malbec Gran Reserva (one of our upcoming Autumn selections!) …
Vines of Mendoza Blog – http://www.vinesofmendoza.com/blog  

Relaxing at home
By Jim McHale(Jim McHale)
Last night found me at a wine tasting celebrating the “Semana de Vino” (week of wine), then heading to dinner at midnight. Things do really happen late down here—we had to wait half an hour for a table! Finishing the evening at 3 I …
Jim’s Argentinean Adventures – http://jimmchale7.blogspot.com/  

La Posta Malbec, Bonarda, Syrah 2007 commented on by serafsha.
By Serafsha
grapey! by serafsha.
Recent Activity Report at WineLog.net – http://www.winelog.net  

Gouguenheim Malbec 2006
By Eclectic Dilettante(Eclectic Dilettante)
Area: Argentina, Tupungato Grape: Malbec Alcohol: 13.5%Rating: Black 87, Dilettante 86, Nwjr 85 Description: From Tupungato, just south of Mendoza, comes this great bargain. The nose has elements of burnt caramel, cherry, dark plums and a …
The Eclectic Dilettante – http://eclectic-dilettante.blogspot.com/  

Hablar, blah, blah Espanol – Santiago, Chile
… but my lesson shall be learnt – even 2 BBQ’s in the same day doesn’t mean I can drink my body weight in vino tinto and get away with it! Still it was very hot and I was having a thirst as they say in Argentina (Tengo sed). …
TravelPod.com Recent Updates – http://www.travelpod.com  

Bodega Familia Schroeder Saurus Patagonia Select Malbec 2006 Wine …
By NW(Billy)
I’d call it a middle-of-the-road style of Malbec, with nice flavors and good texture. I paid $13 for the bottle at an new wine shop in a tiny rural town in Maine. You never know what you’ll find. Raise a glass! …
The Wine Cask Blog – http://winecask.blogspot.com/  

Gran Malbec 2005 Rothschild
By wein
Konzentriert, sehr aromatisch, breit, vollmundig. click here to learn more. rotwein. ShareThis.
Top Weine – http://topweine.net  

Ben Marco Malbec 2006
By Eclectic Dilettante(Eclectic Dilettante)
Area: Argentina, Mendoza Grape: 90% Malbec, 10% Bonarda Alcohol: 14% Rating: Black 89, Dilettante 88 Description: This has the beautiful black/purple color. This unfined and unfiltered wine has more of a Cote du Rhone character than a …
The Eclectic Dilettante – http://eclectic-dilettante.blogspot.com/  

2007 Don Miguel Gascon Malbec
By NJFoodies(NJFoodies)
As much as I hate to say it, I think this was the official red of summer for the bistro. Great guest wine and great daily drinker. Full review to come!
“F. Scott” & “Zelda” – New Jersey… – http://jerseyfoodies.blogspot.com/  

Bodega Familia Schroeder Saurus Patagonia choose Malbec 2006 Wine …
Tasting notes:Nose of wild berries and cocoa. Rich and reasonably soft textured on the palate. Finish of cocoa, coffee, and blueberry. This is a decent wine. I’d signal it a middle-of-the-road style of Malbec, with nice flavors and good …
Wine News – http://wineonlinedirect.com  

2005 Luigi Bosca Malbec Reserva
Tasted by Livshits. (87 pts.) – Tasted 9/12/2008. [FIND IT!]
CellarTracker Tasting Notes (other… – http://www.cellartracker.com/list.asp?Table=NotesOther

2005 Luigi Bosca Malbec Reserva
Tasted by lumpkins. (87 pts.) -
Tasted 9/12/2008. [FIND IT!]
CellarTracker Tasting Notes (all notes) – http://www.cellartracker.com/list.asp?Table=Notes&iUserOverride=0  

So, You Had A Bad Day….
By The New Glitterati(The New Glitterati)
Speaking of good things in life, this Malbec is making me feel like a new person. I think I’m ready for bed- gasp and shock! I’m exhausted. Long day tomorrow too, with people viewing the house, work, and then (gasp again) a date. …
The New Glitterati – http://thenewglitterati.blogspot.com/  

Glamour in Rio – Brazil Vacation Special
By The Travel Wizard(The Travel Wizard)
Romantic dinner for two at Agraz Cuisine de la Plage French restaurant with a bottle of Malbec wine included Early check in and check out, if available Click here for reservations or call TravelWizard.com at 1-800-330-8820 to be …
Latin America Vacation Specials – http://south-america-vacation-specials.blogspot.com/  

2007 Tierra Brisa Malbec
Tasted by Ian Pascal. (84 pts.) – Tasted 9/13/2008. [FIND IT!]
CellarTracker Tasting Notes (all notes) – http://www.cellartracker.com/list.asp?Table=Notes&iUserOverride=0  

Wine News

Vino 100 Milwaukee: Wines From South of the Equator… An New …
Nov 04, 2008 (Tue): South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina & Chile… While buds burst in North America and Europe, grapes south of the equator ripen. Taste and learn why these regions, with their varying altitudes and climates …
Milwaukee Wine Tasting and Dinners… – http://www.localwineevents.com/Milwaukee-Wine/  

Randolphs Restaurant & Bar South American Wine Tasting on …
Sep 16, 2008 (Tue): The South American wines that will be featured include: rido Sauvignon Blanc, Argentina Adeluna Torrontes, Argentina. Veramonte Chardonnay, Chile El Portillo Malbec Ros, Argentina MontGras Carmenere Reserva, …
Denver Wine Tasting and Dinners… – http://www.localwineevents.com/Denver-Wine/  

Cinemawalla to bring Argentinean wines to India
The Financial Express 09/16/08
http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Cinemawalla-to-bring-Argentinean-wines-to-India/361752/

Is fresh always the best choice?
Bradenton Herald – FL, United States
But if you’re looking for something more unusual, try Sangiovese, Malbec, Carmenere or Temperanillo. If you do not drink wine, substitute grape juice …

Wine in Manhattan, A Sommelier India tasting
Sommelier India – Delhi,India
The final wine was a Punto Final Malbec 2007. The youngest wine of all. Here was another wine with good pedigree. Both the 2006 and the 2004 were rated 90 …

Cava Argentina: encuentre vinos, descubra sabores – Sur de los …
A sip of Torrontés, Argentina´s most planted white grape, will keep you in the summer spirit. A light, easy drinking wine with floral aromatics underscored …

Vintage tours to Argentina attracts tourists
CCTV – Beijing,China
First came the wine tourism phenomenon — to Mendoza, the heart of Argentina’s wine country. But it was the bodegas that house the region’s vintages that …

What makes a vintage?
First Post – Cheltenham,England,UK
This very much depends where the wine comes from. If the wine is from Bordeaux or Burgundy, the answer is yes – from Chile or Argentina probably no. …

Tasting Notes
Sun-Sentinel.com – Fort Lauderdale,FL,USA
One great example, the 2007 Don Miguel Gascón Malbec, a food-friendly wine that tastes as if it should cost twice its price. What I like about malbec wines, …