Tagged With: Malbec
Altocedro Malbec 2007
I love when food or wine brings back a vivid memory of the past. Such was the case with the Altocedro Malbec: one sniff, and I was instantly back in Argentina, sipping wine at 0800-Vino, or on our beautiful terrace, or at a bodega in Mendoza. What a wonderful six months of our lives! Argentina’s … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
Bodegas y Cavas de Weinert 2006 “Carrascal”
At AR$17, it is difficult to be too judgmental about a wine. That’s not even US$5 a bottle! Weinert’s “Carrascal” from Mendoza, Argentina is a blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and is aged in French oak barrels. It is the bodega’s entry-level blend and for the price, is a great everyday drinking wine. … Continue reading
Vinoteca Caballito Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires
After moving to Buenos Aires I quickly learned that in this city, you have to “know a guy” to be included in exclusive underground restaurants. What I didn’t know is that this can also apply to wine tastings. Thankfully, I “know a guy” (well, a girl): my friend Gina, who runs Palermo Cupcakery, was kind … Continue reading
Achaval Ferrer tasting at Lo de Joaquin Alberdi Vinoteca
One of the primary reasons I moved to Argentina was to immerse myself in their wine world, so needless to say, it is no surprise that on my second day in the city we had already visited several wine stores and reserved two spots for a small tasting the next week. A few days later, … Continue reading
Tips for wine tasting in Mendoza, Argentina’s wine country
There is nothing in the world like sipping wine in Argentina while staring at the immense Andes. Nothing. I live in Argentina a large portion of the year; so needless to say, I am a huge fan of Argentine wines. But I would suggest this as a vacation spot for almost anyone: in this part … Continue reading