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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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All Posts Tagged ‘Mendoza’

Durigutti, Cabernet Franc 2017, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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October 31, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Durigutti Cabernet Franc 2017 – A Ripe, Fruit-Forward, New-World Style I Adore

Durigutti, Cabernet Franc 2017, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: An Argentinean cabernet franc made in the ripe-fruit-forward style that I adore from the new world.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Pinot Noir – Chardonnay Brut, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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October 27, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Pinot Noir – Chardonnay Brut – An Easygoing Sparkling Wine

Domaine Bousquet, Pinot Noir – Chardonnay Brut, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: If you fall in love with the color, then you’ll likely enjoy this easygoing sparkling wine.[Read more]

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Photo Credit: Wine Casual, Domaine Bousquet, Natural Origins Cabernet Sauvignon (3L), Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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July 13, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Natural Origins Cabernet Sauvignon (3L) – An Attractive Combination of Convenience & Taste

Domaine Bousquet, Natural Origins Cabernet Sauvignon (3L), Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A fruity, organic cabernet that is easygoing with concentration and grip you expect from an Argentinean cabernet.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Natural Origins Malbec (3L), Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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July 12, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet, Natural Origins Malbec (3L) – Great Value for the Quality

Domaine Bousquet, Natural Origins Malbec (3L), Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: An organic, boxed malbec that drinks like malbec from a bottle which is welcome news for those of you like me who tend to be skeptical of boxed wines.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Virgen Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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June 10, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Virgen Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 – Midweek Cabernet

Domaine Bousquet, Virgen Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: An organic cabernet sauvignon with nice berry notes.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Virgen Organic Malbec 2019, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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June 9, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Virgen Organic Malbec 2019 – A Malbec with an Endearing, Yeasty Quality

Domaine Bousquet, Virgen Organic Malbec 2019, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A malbec with an endearing, yeasty quality on the nose.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Virgen Organic Red Blend 2019, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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June 8, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Virgen Organic Red Blend 2019 – Would Complement Many a Dish

Domaine Bousquet, Virgen Organic Red Blend 2019, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A red blend to pair with a midweek meal that would complement many a dish.[Read more]

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Arraigo Benegas, Cabernet Franc 2016, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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April 20, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Arraigo Benegas Cabernet Franc 2016 – A Good Entry-Level Cab Franc from a Notable, Argentinean Producer

Arraigo Benegas, Cabernet Franc 2016, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A vibrant, full-bodied, warm-weather cabernet franc that presents the riper style of the grape in Argentina which is developing its own cab franc style.[Read more]

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Mascota Vineyards, La Mascota Cabernet Franc 2017, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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April 17, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Mascota Vineyards La Mascota Cabernet Franc 2017 – A Good, Hearty Cabernet Franc

Mascota Vineyards, La Mascota Cabernet Franc 2017, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: New world cabernet franc is popping up more and more, and this basic bottle from Argentina presents many of the underpinnings of Argentina’s unique cabernet franc style.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Gaia Red Blend 2018, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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March 24, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Gaia Red Blend 2018 – A Voluptuous Red Blend

Domaine Bousquet, Gaia Red Blend 2018, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A voluptuous red blend filled with ripe, black-fruit flavor integration.[Read more]

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