Archive for the ‘Torrontés’ Tag
AWToday 29/10/08
Wine News
Wine: King of clubs By Anthony Rose Saturday, 25 October 2008 One pleasant surprise in the autumn round of tastings is a bonus, but two in a week and it was starting to feel as if Christmas had come early. So it was with the tastings put on by the Wine Society, the mail-order club, and Virgin Wines |
Enjoy wine on the cheap By Sandra Silfven Thursday, October 16, 2008 Today’s tough times call for wine lovers to adopt a penny-pinching strategy — you know, read the ad circulars and opt for a price-friendly Malbec from Argentina over a high-rent Cab from Napa. Here are tips to score good buys. |
Eco-Friendly Wines Launched in Trendy Packaging Packaging Digest, 10/28/2008 8:15:00 AM New sustainable package reduces carbon footprint for organically-grown spirits. The Yellow+Blue brand of organically grown Argentinian wines has announced the release of its new Torrontes varietal in new Tetra Pak |
Malbecs Maligned? |
Wine and Spirits / In good ta’am |
New Eco-Friendly Varietal to Hit Shelves |
REVIEW: Unusual reds from South America |
Wine Blogs
Malbec-land By Seankervin Travelpod.com Greetings from Mendoza, Argentina – the heart of Argentina’s wine country. There are over 1000 bodegas (wineries) around Mendoza with a combined annual production of over a Billion liters. The majority of the wine produced is consumed locally – so I figured I would consume some locally as well! http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/seankervin/1/1221605640.html |
V V List release Saturday Oct. 25, 2008 Hello Everyone! Winter’s coming and the cooler weather is directing our palates toward red wines and social gatherings to ward off the chill in the air. I know we just got through Thanksgiving and all the excess of food, wine and family dysfunction that comes http://www.cetoblog.com/2008/10/v-v-list-rele-1.html |
Serious Grape: Chardonnay 101 Posted by Deb Harkness, October 24, 2008 at 11:30 AM On Fridays, Deb Harkness of Good Wine Under $20 drops by with Serious Grape. This week, she explores Chardonnays. http://www.seriouseats.com/2008/10/chardonnay-basics.html |
Alamos Bonarda 2006 Wine Review (NW) Saturday, October 25, 2008 Tasting notes: Aromas of crushed berries on the nose. Juicy and rich on the palate. Finish of raspberry jam and trace pepper notes. Like all the wines of Alamos, this is a great value at $10 or so. It’s well made and delivers a very fruity package. While I often see their Malbec bottlings, I don’t often see the Bonarda which is just a bit… http://winecask.blogspot.com/2008/10/alamos-bonarda-2006-wine-review-nw.html |
Wine Department Specials |
2005 Terrazas del los Andes Reserva Malbec |
1884 . . . it was a very good year. |
Argentinean Wine Dinner |
State of the Art Wines of Chile and Argentina |
Wines to Try |
Ropa Vieja Recipe, a food for the New Depression |
AWToday 12/10/08
Wine Blogs
Trapiche Oak Cask 2006 Malbec Mendoza |
Beluga Wine and Bar Restaurant, Surry Hills |
Argentinian Malbec (Top Rated Wine) By Ax(Ax) Colour: Red Name: Diego Murillo Rio Negro Variety: Malbec Vintage: 2006 Origin: Argentina Appellation: Patagonia Price: $9.99 Ax: **** J: **** Wines Under $10(CDN) – http://winesunder10bucks.blogspot.com/ |
Trapiche Broquel Malbec 2006 |
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2006 Trapiche Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Cask |
Francis Ford Coppola Encyclopedia By Stephan Paschalides … a Tempranillo from the Spanish city of Yecla, and two Argentine wines from Mendoza, a Malbec and a Torrontes, complete the collection. The selection is comprised of popular picks that will certainly not impress wine connoiseurs, … Trendtrekking – http://www.trendtrekking.com |
In Review: 2006 Kaiken Malbec (Argentina) – A Toasty Wine from the … By Clinton Stark As Malbecs go, this is right on the mark, and definitely makes it onto our repeat buy list. Take a look at your local Costco, for $8.99 you can’t go wrong. STARKSILVERCREEK WINE REVIEW. 2006 Kaiken Malbec Argentina … StarkSilverCreek.com – A Blog… – http://www.starksilvercreek.com/ |
Free Wine Tasting at The Cave – The Wines of Argentina |
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PhDs Attend Buenos Aires Wine Tasting |
AWToday 20/09/08
Wine News
Four Of The Best From Supermarket Shelves
Glasgow Daily Record – Glasgow,Scotland,UK
Argentina has promoted Malbec into the big league, from a minor grape used for blending with illustrious peers like Cabernet Sauvignon. …
The Dry Pride of Argentina
New York Times – United States
By HOWARD G. GOLDBERG Torrontés is Argentina’s most planted white grape, and the source of its signature dry white wine. Dominio del Plata’s 2008 Crios de …
Unlikely pairings appeal to Jets fan
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – Milwaukee,WI,USA
Malbec is the most-celebrated wine grape of Argentina. And many producers offer good, reasonably priced examples. Conquista is not as inky and robust as …
Wine Blogs
Dona Paula Los Cardos Malbec Rose 2007 commented on by dustinjacobsen.
By Dustinjacobsen
“Delicate aromas of red fruits like strawberries and raspberries come together on the palate with freshness and an elegant finish” by dustinjacobsen.
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2006 Bodega Del Genio Malbec
While this Malbec was good, it lacked the wonderfully velvety mouthfeel that many other delicious Argentine Malbecs offer. Tasty, but better options out there. 87/88 (88 pts.) – Tasted 9/19/2008. [FIND IT!]
CellarTracker Tasting Notes (all notes) – http://www.cellartracker.com/list.asp?Table=Notes&iUserOverride=0