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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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All Posts Tagged ‘Uco Valley’

Domaine Bousquet, Virgen Organic Red Blend 2018, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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July 12, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Virgen Organic Red Blend 2018 – Chill & Enjoy on Your Back Porch

Domaine Bousquet, Virgen Organic Red Blend 2018, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A delightfully-deep-on-the-nose, but medium-on-the-palate red blend that when served chilled during backyard parties would please many a guest.[Read more]

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Luna Austral, Malbec 2013, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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May 14, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Luna Austral Malbec 2013 – Brings Forward the Spirit of the Grape with All its Ideal Accents

Luna Austral, Malbec 2013, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: Malbec that brings forward the spirit of the grape with all its ideal accents.[Read more]

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Luna Austral, Sintonía 2013, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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May 8, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Luna Austral Sintonía 2013 – Combines Cabernet Franc’s Charm with Soft, Black Merlot Fruit and a Shot of Malbec

Luna Austral, Sintonía 2013, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: This Argentinean red blend is silky, elegant and combines cabernet franc’s charm with soft black merlot fruit and a shot of malbec.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Malbec 2017, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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September 4, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Malbec 2017 – Highlights Malbec’s Floral Aspects

Domaine Bousquet, Malbec 2017, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: An Argentinean malbec with bright, just-ripened, black-fruit flavors that highlight the floral aspects of the grape.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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September 3, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – A Lighter Styled Cabernet from Organic Grapes

Domaine Bousquet, Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A lighter-styled cabernet sauvignon made from organic grapes that would pair well with many a dish.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Rosé 2018, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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July 14, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Rosé 2018 – A Rosé to Repeat

Domaine Bousquet, Rosé 2018, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: This rosé has the most beautiful hue of salmon-peach color and shows the heights new-world rosés can reach.[Read more]

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Ruca Malen, Malbec 2013, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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November 23, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Ruca Malen Malbec 2013 – Taste Purple

Ruca Malen, Malbec 2013, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: Close your eyes, drink this wine and taste the color purple.[Read more]

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Zuccardi, Serie A Malbec 2012, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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October 27, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Zuccardi Serie A Malbec 2012 – A Tenative Malbec Stuck Between Old & New World Style

Zuccardi, Serie A Malbec 2012, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: This malbec is tentative and doesn’t yet know if it wants to be an Old World or New World styled wine.[Read more]

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Ruca Malen, Kinien Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Vista Flores, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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September 22, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Ruca Malen Kinien Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – Concentrated Black Fruit

Ruca Malen, Kinien Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Vista Flores, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: This ruby-colored cabernet sauvignon has a nose of green bell pepper, red plum and red cherry.[Read more]

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Cruzat, Cuvée Extra Brut, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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September 14, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Cruzat Cuvée Extra Brut – Round with Cardamom Notes

Cruzat, Cuvée Extra Brut, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: The lemon-colored sparkling wine has a nose of green fruit including pear.[Read more]

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