A White Malbec and a ‘Super Tuscan’ worthy of an invitation to your next dinner party.

Artesano De Argento White Malbec 2022 ‘Young Winemaker of the Year’ Juan Pablo Murgia introduces the US to ‘Artesano White Malbec’ made from 100%, Organic grapes sourced from a single vineyard, situated in the foothills of the Andes, in Mandoza, Argentina.    Made in the ‘Blanc de Noir’ technique with no skin contact and harvestedContinue reading “A White Malbec and a ‘Super Tuscan’ worthy of an invitation to your next dinner party.”

Just a couple of really interesting wines I’ve tasted recently.

In my day job I get to taste some really interesting wines, some great, some OK, and some that just make me smile from the first sip. These are three of them. Paul Hobbs is the man behind this impressive Chardonnay made from predominately estate-grown fruit totally from Sonoma Coast and Sonoma County- two wineContinue reading “Just a couple of really interesting wines I’ve tasted recently.”

From the Cellar … Clos Apalta Limited Release 2012 Red Blend.

I was fortunate enough this last week to taste the 2012 vintage of this wine and remembered back to tasting it in 2015, too young to appreciate all of the future potentials of this Bordeaux-inspired blend of 66% Carmenère, 19% Merlot, and 15% Cabernet but tasty never the less . Organically farmed I might add.Continue reading “From the Cellar … Clos Apalta Limited Release 2012 Red Blend.”

Question of the Day: What do you get with hand-selected New World Vineyards, Centuries Old wine-making know-how, and a great vintage?

Great wines at great prices and it is my pleasure to introduce you to … Los Vascos Cromas Wines – Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Yes, you read correctly, Baron de Rothschild (Lafite) Chateau in Bordeaux purchased these vineyards in 1988 and introduced Centuries-old winemaking experience into Chile. The name ‘Los Vascos’ comes from “LesContinue reading Question of the Day: What do you get with hand-selected New World Vineyards, Centuries Old wine-making know-how, and a great vintage?

Salentein Gran VU Blend 2012 – Library Release

If your looking for something special from South America, look no further. The winning combination here is Bodegas Salentein’s unswerving commitment to making world standard wines, José Galante’s winemaking ability and the Uco Valley’s unique conditions, considered by many to be the finest site for growing grapes and making wine in all of South America.Continue reading “Salentein Gran VU Blend 2012 – Library Release”

Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reserva Carmenére 2019- Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)

Yes, you read correctly, Baron de Rothschild (Lafite) Chateau in Bordeaux purchased these vineyards in 1988 and introduced Centuries old wine making experience into Chile. The name ‘Los Vascos’ comes from “Les Basques” and refers to the origins of the former owners who planted the first vines in around 1750 in Bordeaux. They are alsoContinue reading “Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reserva Carmenére 2019- Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)”

International Carmenére Day- 24th November.    

November 24th is International Carmenére Day and is the day designated in Chile to celebrate their most popular wine. Originating in Medoc in the Bordeaux region in France and was transplanted to its new adopted home sometime around 1850 or so, certainly before Phylloxera swept across Europe in 1867 destroying the vineyards. For many yearsContinue reading “International Carmenére Day- 24th November.    “

French Know How with Chilean Grapes- Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Yes, you read correctly, Baron de Rothschild (Lafite) Chateau in Bordeaux purchased these vineyards in 1988 and introduced Centuries old wine making experience into Chile. The name ‘Los Vascos’ comes from “Les Basques” and refers to the origins of the former owners who planted the first vines in around 1750 in Bordeaux. They are alsoContinue reading “French Know How with Chilean Grapes- Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2018”

Piattelli Winery- Mendoza Magic.

Piattelli Torrontes 2020- ‘one of the nicest Torrontes I’ve tasted’ This is a beautiful high-altitude wine with impressive structure and elegance. Sourced from their vineyards in Cafayate ‘The Beautiful’ is renowned for its natural beauty is also one of the highest regions suitable for growing grapes in the world, situated at 5,600 feet. It isContinue reading “Piattelli Winery- Mendoza Magic.”