Tagged With: Argentine wines
Carmelo Patti Malbec 2005
Finally getting around to reviewing a wine from Christmas, so please excuse the photo decor! Argentine vintners have gotten incredibly good at producing rich, fruity and intense Malbecs… so much so, in fact, that I was a little concerned that they had pigeon-holed themselves into a country that only made one style of wine. Thankfully, … Continue reading
Zuccardi “Serie A” 2007 Chardonnay/Viognier
We have been so obsessed with Torrontes wines that we had to expand our palates a little: enter the Zuccardi “Serie A” Chardonnay/Viognier blend. Chardonnays are typically a sweeter grape, and Viogniers are quite floral, so we hoped for a wine that was a perfect combination of the two. It did not disappoint. Zuccardi delivers … Continue reading
0800 Vino Enrique Foster Winetasting
One of the biggest mistakes a person can make when relocating to another country is to expect everything from “home” to be in their new home… which is why, in attempt to never be the cranky ex-pat, I came to Buenos Aires happily leaving behind the land of crunchy peanut butter, maple syrup and In … Continue reading
Durigutti “Aguijon de Abeja” 2010 Torrontes
It’s hard to believe that few people know about the Torrontes grape. I absolutely love its floral, fragrant nose, light body and slightly sweet finish, it pairs SO well with so many dishes, and is just so easy to drink… what’s not to love? A particular favorite it the Durigutti “Aguijon de Abeja” (translation: “sting … Continue reading
Nieto Senetiner “Don Nicanor” 2008 Syrah
Don Nicanor is a line of premium wines from Nieto Senentiner, one of the major wineries in the Lujan de Cuyo region of Mendoza. Picked from ten year old vines and aged for twelve months in French oak barrels, the wine exhibits a bubble-gum/sweet Syrah nose. It is rich and opulent yet surprisingly light on … Continue reading
Bodega El Esteco “Elementos” 2009 Torrontes
Not to rub it in, but it’s summer here in Argentina. While this might do little more than boil your blood (which is probably freezing from the winter cold! KIDDING) it is a fact we only have to mention because we just left the fruits and veggies of spring behind, and spent the last two … Continue reading
Bodega Francois Lurton 2010 Pinot Gris
It was a hot, Buenos Aires summer afternoon and I had simply had enough writing for the day. I closed the cover to my laptop, looked at my husband and said, “I’m done. This day is too beautiful to be spent working. Want some wine?”. He of course could not refuse. A quick trip to … Continue reading
Finca Roja 2009 Malbec from Neuquen
It always surprises me that with so many Malbecs in the Argentine market, every one that I drink tastes SO different. Such was the case again with Finca Roja’s 2009 Malbec; a wine which is an oddity because it is from the Neuquen region (in Patagonia), rather than from Mendoza, where the majority of Argentine … Continue reading
A Brief History of Argentine Wine
As with most of Argentina’s history, the story of their wine industry is a fascinating one, and a history that is so new, it’s almost as if we are still watching the dust settle on this storm which brought us the South American wine industry as we know it. Several decades ago, Argentines were drinking … Continue reading
Grilled churrasco and Circus Malbec: welcome back to BA!
We are back in Buenos Aires! After 24 hours of travel, we have returned to our Palermo home and are looking forward to our last three months in this vibrant city. What is the first step when one arrives in BA? Steak and Malbec, of course! We celebrated our first day back with a home … Continue reading