This is their flagship wine named after the Co-owner Labid al Ameri and is a blend of 60% Malbec, 20% Cabernet, 10% Merlot, and 10% Syrah. It is produced only on the best vintages making only about 500 cases so its release is highly anticipated. I was lucky enough to receive a bottle from theContinue reading “Domaine Bousquet Ameri Red Blend 2018- a stunner!”
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Belasco De Baquedano Llama Series from Argentina- these two wines could be the very definition of ‘over-deliver’
Belasco De Baquedano Llama Cabernet Franc 2021 This is 100% Cabernet Franc made from 35-Year-old vines and aged for 6 months in French Oak Barrels. The Consulting Winemaker is none other than Michael Rolland, who is a Bordeaux-based oenologist, with hundreds of clients spread over 13 countries as well as several wineries he owns orContinue reading “Belasco De Baquedano Llama Series from Argentina- these two wines could be the very definition of ‘over-deliver’”
Domaine Bousquet Winery- Part 2
The Winery was established in 1997 by Jean Bousquet in barren, almost desert-like conditions in Tupungato, Uco Valley (Mendoza). An area written off by locals- an area without water, electricity, or roads and only 6 inches of rainfall per annum. Today, this picturesque winery covers 240 acres and sits at an altitude of 4,000 feetContinue reading “Domaine Bousquet Winery- Part 2”
Domaine Bousquet Winery- the leaders in organic wines in Argentina.
The Winery was established in 1997 by Jean Bousquet on barren, almost desert like conditions in Tupungato, Uco Valley (Mendoza). An area written off by locals- an area without water, electricity, or roads and only 6 inches of rainfall per annum. Today, this picturesque winery covers 240 acres and sits at an altitude of 4,000Continue reading “Domaine Bousquet Winery- the leaders in organic wines in Argentina.”
Antigal Uno Wine Releases. – Wines that over deliver!
Firstly, congratulations to Antigal for being awarded New World Winery of the Year in 2023 by Wine Enthusiast, and to their Wine Maker Miriam Gomez, who is one of the talented and accomplished winemakers in Argentina. She combines a passion for science and winemaking with some exceptional results. The Uno Malbec has been around forContinue reading “Antigal Uno Wine Releases. – Wines that over deliver!”
What Are You Drinking on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Nights?
Funcken Hausen Vineyards In the late 1800’s the Funcken Family were one of many German families to emigrate from Funckenhausen to Mendoza and, years later, Kurt Heinlein established Funckenhausen Vineyards, in the San Rafael appellation of South Mendoza. His grandson Alejandro with his grandfather continues the family tradition growing and producing very good drinking winesContinue reading “What Are You Drinking on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Nights?”
Vine to Table 