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All Posts Tagged ‘Mendoza’

Trapiche, Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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January 7, 2023
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Trapiche Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 – A Good Cabernet from an Established House

Trapiche, Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A cabernet sauvignon with good fruit and flavor intensity.[Read more]

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Catena Zapata, Nicolás Catena Zapata 2018, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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September 3, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Catena Zapata Nicolás Catena Zapata 2018 – Impress a Cabernet Drinker in Your Life with This Cabernet-Malbec Blend

Catena Zapata, Nicolás Catena Zapata 2018, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A cabernet-sauvignon (65%) and malbec (35%) blend with wonderful balance between the fruit and tannin structure.[Read more]

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Catena Zapata, Catena Alta Historic Rows Malbec 2018, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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September 1, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Catena Zapata Catena Alta Historic Rows Malbec 2018 – A Delicate Malbec That Shows the Heights That Malbec Can Reach

Catena Zapata, Catena Alta Historic Rows Malbec 2018, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A delicate malbec that shows the heights that malbec can reach.[Read more]

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Catena Zapata, Catena Alta Historic Rows Chardonnay 2019, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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August 30, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Catena Zapata Catena Alta Historic Rows Chardonnay 2019 – A Burgundian Expression of Chardonnay from Argentina

Catena Zapata, Catena Alta Historic Rows Chardonnay 2019, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A Burgundian-expression of chardonnay from Argentina.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Le Petit Verre Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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August 22, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Le Petit Verre Malbec – Malbec To Go

Domaine Bousquet, Le Petit Verre Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A good canned malbec that you can slip into your summer cooler and enjoy on the go.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Le Petit Verre Bubbly Rosé, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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August 20, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Le Petit Verre Bubbly Rosé – Discover the Joys of Single-Serve Bubbly

Domaine Bousquet, Le Petit Verre Bubbly Rosé, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: The more you try canned sparkling, the more you discover the joys of single-serve bubbly.[Read more]

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Catena, Malbec 2019, High Mountain Vines, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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June 5, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Catena Malbec 2019 – Fulsome Yet Delicate with Concentration & Depth

Catena, Malbec 2019, High Mountain Vines, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: An inky, black-fruit-filled malbec with a gorgeous, perfumed nose.[Read more]

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Zuccardi, Serie A Bonarda 2013, Santa Rosa, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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May 24, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Zuccardi Serie A Bonarda 2013 – A Substantial, Aged Bonarda You Can Chew On

Zuccardi, Serie A Bonarda 2013, Santa Rosa, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A substantial, aged Bonarda you can chew on.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Alavida Malbec 2021, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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April 15, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Alavida Malbec 2021 – An Inky, Delicious, Concentrated Malbec That Also Happens to Be Kosher

Domaine Bousquet, Alavida Malbec 2021, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: An inky, delicious, concentrated malbec that is a black-fruit powerhouse and also happens to be Kosher.[Read more]

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Arraigo Benegas, Estate Cabernet Franc 2018, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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March 30, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Arraigo Benegas Estate Cabernet Franc 2018 – Ripe with Some Undercurrent Earthy Notes

Arraigo Benegas, Estate Cabernet Franc 2018, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: Cabernet franc from Argentina is a treat and tasting examples like this will make you curious to try more.[Read more]

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