DiamAndes, DiamAndes de Uco Viognier 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: This viognier has a floral nose of rose petals and vanilla.[Read more]
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Bodega Atamisque Serbal Cabernet Franc 2015 – Simply Stunning
Bodega Atamisque, Serbal Cabernet Franc 2015, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: A stunning example of the heights to which cab franc can reach.[Read more]
Melipal Cabernet Franc 2013 – Fruit Dominates
Melipal, Cabernet Franc 2013, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: A well-made cabernet franc with lots of red and black fruit to recommend it especially for the price point.[Read more]
Alta Vista Terroir Selection Malbec 2011 – Aromatic, Smooth and Evocative
Alta Vista, Terroir Selection, Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: This deep-purple colored malbec has an aromatic nose of raspberry, blueberry, and red currant with faint cinnamon and ginger baking spice.[Read more]
Review of Wine Dinner with Evan Goldstein, Master Sommelier & Author of Wines of South America at City Winery New York
Evan Goldstein, Master Sommelier and Author of Wines of South America hosted a wine dinner in New York’s City Winery focusing specifically on wines from Argentina, Brazil and Chile.[Read more]
Bodegas CARO Red Blend 2012 – An Aromatic Red with an Egg Custard Nose
Bodegas CARO, Red Blend 2012, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: This red blend has a flavor I have only encountered in a handful of high-end South American wines – a flavor I have come to appreciate and adore – egg custard and pumpkin pie.[Read more]
Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec 2012 – A Maximally-Acceptable Malbec
Trivento, Golden Reserve Malbec 2012, Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina
Tasting Note: This malbec should be on every Indian restaurant’s wine list.[Read more]
Trivento Amado Sur Torrontés 2013 – A Wine with Star-Fruit Aromas
Trivento, Amado Sur Torrontés 2013, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: Aromas of rosé bouquet, apple blossom, honey suckle and star-fruit fill your glass and characterize the nose of this uniquely Argentinean grape varietal.[Read more]
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Malbec 2012 – A Curious Mondavi Malbec from Argentina
Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: What does a Robert Mondavi malbec from Argentina taste like?[Read more]
Alamos Red Blend 2013 – A Wonderfully Aromatic Malbec Blend
Alamos, Red Blend 2013, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: Red blends are an exciting opportunity area for malbec winemakers and something to experiment more with when you find them since this is where creativity at the edge is developing in Mendoza.[Read more]
