More absolutely delicious Cabernet Franc from Argentina, the Zolo Reserve Cabernet Franc. 100% Cabernet Franc from the Las Llamas Estate vineyard in Agrelo, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. The wine is aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels of first, … [Read more...]
Domaine Bousquet Virgen Organic Red Blend – Nothing But The Good Stuff
Fully organic, vegan and no added sulfites, the Domaine Bousquet Virgen Organic Red Blend. A red blend of 35% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc from estate vineyards at 4,000 ft of altitude in Tupungato, Alto Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. … [Read more...]
Fuego Blanco Cabernet Franc Malbec – Yabba Dabba Doo!
Another excellent find from Argentina, the Fuego Blanco Valle Del Silex Cabernet Franc Malbec available at Costco. 60% Cabernet Franc and 40% Malbec from vineyards 4,500 feet above sea level in Valle de Pedernal, San Juan, Argentina. The two varieties are co-fermented (see … [Read more...]
Bodega Alta Vista Estate Cabernet Franc - Frankly Tasty
More Argentinean Cab Franc goodness from Costco, the Bodega Alta Vista Estate Cabernet Franc. 100% Cabernet Franc from vineyards as high as 3,900 ft above sea level in Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina. Half of the wine is aged in lightly toasted French oak for 12 months. … [Read more...]
El Enemigo Cabernet Franc - Substantial
A wine you can really sink your teeth into! The deep, dark and absolutely delicious El Enemigo Cabernet Franc at a great Costco price. 93% Cabernet Franc and 7% Malbec from vineyards at around 4,700 feet of elevation in Gualtallary, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, … [Read more...]
Domaine Bousquet Reserve Malbec – Fresh and Juicy
Well-made and priced right, the Domaine Bousquet Reserve Malbec made with organic grapes. 85% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot and 5% Syrah (all organically grown) from estate vineyards at an altitude of 4000ft in Gualtallary Valley, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, … [Read more...]
Tussock Jumper Malbec – Freshly Done
Tasty Malbec at a great price, the Tussock Jumper Malbec. 100% Malbec from from Tulum Valley, San Juan, Argentina. The wine spends 3 months in French and American oak barrels and has 4.5 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]
Domaine Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon – Tart and Juicy
No oak, organic grapes and vegan-friendly, the purely good Domaine Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon from 4,000 feet of altitude in Mendoza. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from estate vineyards at 4,000 feet of altitude in Tupungato, Alto Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. … [Read more...]
Amalaya Torrontés-Riesling - A Jolt of Refreshment
I like it! The extremely high altitude Amalaya Blanco Torrontés-Riesling. 85% Torrontés and 15% Riesling from high altitude vines (5,900 feet above sea level) in the Finca San Isidro vineyard in Calchaqui Valley, Salta, Argentina. The wine is aged in stainless steel for … [Read more...]
Evanta Malbec – Unobjectionable
The 2018 Evanta Malbec from Aldi. It doesn't live up to the hype of the 2017 vintage, but it's not bad for just $3.99. Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. … [Read more...]
Mercana Malbec – Very Nice
Solid and savory, the Mercana Malbec from Winc. Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. The wine obviously has some oak influence but the amount is not specified. It is also vegan friendly. … [Read more...]
Amalaya Malbec - Smooth, Sophisticated and Sultry
Yummy, yum, yum, yum. The Amalaya Malbec, a consistently good wine. 85% Malbec, 10% Tannat and 5% Petit Verdot from the Finca Las Mercedes vineyard at 5,900 feet above sea level in Cafayete - Calchaqui Valley, Argentina. 25% of the wine spends 8 months in French oak … [Read more...]
Amalaya Brut Nature – Invigorating Bubbles
This refreshing blend of Riesling and Torrontés is a great find for the sparkling wine crowd, the Amalaya Brut Nature. 80% Riesling and 20% Torrontés sparkling wine from vineyards at 1,800 meters above sea level in Valle de Cafayete, Calchaqui Valley, Salta, Argentina. The … [Read more...]
Colomé Torrontés - Crisp, Refreshing and Delicious
Your summer solution, the fresh and tart Colomé Torrontés. 100% Torrontés from the La Brava estate vineyard at 1700 metres above sea level in the Upper Calchaqui Valley, Salta, Argentina. The wine does not spend any time in oak and has 3.34 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]
Tapiz Black Tears Malbec - A Beautiful Tapestry
Wonderfully rich, smooth and savory Malbec from a high altitude vineyard in Mendoza, the Tapiz Black Tears. Saturday Splurge! 100% Malbec from the San Pablo Estate vineyard at 1400 meters (4,430 feet) above sea level in the Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. The with is aged … [Read more...]
Domaine Bousquet Reserve Chardonnay - Clean and Tasty
High-altitude organic grapes make for a delicious, balanced Chard. The Domaine Bousquet Reserve Chardonnay from Mendoza, Argentina. 100% organically grown Chardonnay from high altitude estate vineyards at 4000 feet elevation in Tupungato, Alto Gualtallary, Mendoza, … [Read more...]
Colomé Estate Malbec - A Marvelous Meaty Malbec
Get thee to Costco for this one! The Colomé Estate Malbec from high altitude vineyards in Salta. 100% Malbec from high altitude vineyards in the Upper Calchaqui Valley, Salta, Argentina. The wine spends 15 months in French oak barrels and another 6 months in bottle before … [Read more...]
Argentinian Adventures Part 2: Malbec
The variety that put Argentinian wine on the map. Last week, in part 1 of this series, we attempted to introduce you to the breadth of wines (beyond Malbec) that can be found in Argentina. We also gave you an opportunity to taste some of our favorites in our first ever Flash … [Read more...]
Argentinian Adventures Part 1: Much More Than Malbec
A recent trip to Argentina revealed this region offers a whole lot more than Malbec. … [Read more...]
El Ganador Malbec - Winning
At only $8, it's hard to go wrong with this one, the El Ganador Malbec from Mendoza. 100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. 10% is aged in new French oak for six months and then the wine spends another six months in bottle before release. … [Read more...]
La Posta Tinto Red Blend - Tart and Tasty
A smooth and delicious blend of Malbec, Syrah and Bonarda, the La Posta Tinto Red Blend. 60% Malbec, 20% Bonarda and 20% Syrah from 30 year old vines at 3,000 feet of elevation in the La Consulta region of the Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. 60% of the wine was aged for 9 … [Read more...]
Trivento Amado Sur Malbec Blend - An Excellent Choice
A delightfully rich and fruity red blend from Mendoza, the Trivento Amado Sur Malbec Blend. 70% Malbec, 20% Bonarda and 10% Syrah from Mendoza, Argentina. The wine is aged for 6 months in stainless steel and another 5 months in bottle before release. The wine is made … [Read more...]
Norton Coleccion Malbec – A Trader Joe's $6 Value
Six dollars well spent, the solid Bodega Norton Coleccion Malbec. 100% Malbec from Argentina. The wine has 8.2 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]
Bodega Norton Coleccion Cabernet Sauvignon - Simply Good
At only $5.99 it's hard to go wrong with this Trader Joe's exclusive! The Norton Coleccion Cabernet Sauvignon. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Argentina. The wine has 8 g/L of residual sugar and does not spend any time in oak. … [Read more...]
La Posta Fazzio Malbec - Fabulous
Another juicy, smooth and delicious single-vineyard wine from La Posta, the Fazzio Malbec. 100% Malbec from 12 year old vines at 3,500 feet of elevation in Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. The wine was aged for 12 months with 10% in new French oak barrels, 70% in … [Read more...]
Tapiz Alta Cabernet Sauvignon - Top-Notch!
From extremely high altitudes comes the highly recommended Tapiz Alta Collection Cabernet Sauvignon. 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot from the San Pablo estate vineyard reaching 4,430 feet above sea level in the Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. The wine spends 10 months … [Read more...]
La Posta Armando Bonarda - A Bonanza From Mendoza
A really lovely example of Argentina's second most planted red variety, the La Posta Armando Bonarda. 100% Bonarda from 52 year old vines at 2,300 feet of elevation in Mendoza, Argentina. The wine was aged for 10 months with 70% in second use French oak and 30% in … [Read more...]
La Posta Paulucci Malbec - Truly Good
The super savory La Posta Paulucci Malbec. 100% Malbec from 43 year old vines at 3,050 feet of elevation in Ugarteche, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. The wine was aged for 12 months with 10% in new French oak barrels, 70% in second and third use French oak and the … [Read more...]
La Posta Pizzella Malbec - Dark, Inky and Delicious
A Bulk Buy on the La Posta Pizzella Malbec, one of several single-grower, single-vineyard wines from Laura Catena of Catena Zapata. 100% Malbec from 15 year old vines at 3,600 feet of elevation in Altamira, La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. The wine was aged … [Read more...]
Norton Reserva Malbec - Dependably Satisfying
Classic Malbec at a great price, the Norton Reserva Malbec. 100% Malbec from 30 to 50 year old vines in Lujan de Cuyo (50%) and Valle de Uco (50%), Mendoza, Argentina. The wine was aged for 12 months in first and second use French oak barrels and then another 10 months in … [Read more...]
Crios Red Blend - The Real Deal
An authentically good wine from Argentina, the Susana Balbo Crios Red Blend. A blend of 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Malbec, 20% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Tannat from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. The wine spends 8 months in 20% new and 80% second use French oak. … [Read more...]
Domaine Bousquet Malbec - Just Plain Good
A solid, tasty Malbec made from organically grown grapes and available at a great price, the Domaine Bousquet Malbec. 100% Malbec made from organically grown grapes in Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. The wine has residual sugar of 3.8 g/L. … [Read more...]