Archive for the ‘Wine Argentina’ Category
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
Argentina has some grapes that are rarely seen outside the country, and the wines are well worthing hunting down.
ONE OF THE great success stories of the past decade is the emergence of Argentine malbecs to worldwide acclaim. The plot goes something like this: Forgotten Bordeaux grape finds new life in ...
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Saturday, November 20th, 2010
THE sunlight sliced through the clear glass of the gazebo-like restaurant at Familia Zuccardi, one of dozens of wineries located in the small town of Maipú, just outside the city of Mendoza, Argentina. The purple-red malbec and torrontés grapevines glistened in the early afternoon sun. Inside, a waitress poured us ...
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Thursday, October 7th, 2010
Why Now
Since the 19th century, Buenos Aires has been one of South America’s most important port cities. Located along the Rio de la Plata, it attracted many European immigrants, most notably Italians. The mix of people has given the porteños, as residents call themselves, an eclectic culture. Because Argentina is ...
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Friday, October 1st, 2010
Cruise the Douro in Portugal, visit rural Italy and tango and sip wine in Argentina with Wine Lovers Tours in 2011.
Now in its 30th year, Wine Lovers Tours is led by Vin Marottoli, a former French, Spanish and Italian teacher who uses his language skills to navigate non-English speaking wine ...
Posted in Argentina, Argentine Northwest, Buenos Aires Argentina, Cuyo, Mendoza Argentina, Salta Argentina, Uruguay, Wine Argentina | 14 Comments »
Friday, September 24th, 2010
It might have been the drink, but I wasn't immediately worried about the motorcycle cop waiting in the winery carpark.
I didn't think anything of it when he looked me up and down as I mounted my bike and I was still none the wiser when he pulled out of the ...
Posted in Andes, Argentina, Cuyo, Mendoza Argentina, South America, Wine Argentina | 1 Comment »
Monday, July 26th, 2010
From Argentina there are malbecs, a signature grape that is also grown with considerable success in Washington state. From Chile there are varietal wines from all the major Bordeaux grapes, as well as carmenère. Chile also does quite well with sauvignon blanc and chardonnay.
WHEN YOU LINK the word "value" to ...
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Friday, June 4th, 2010
Popular Argentine attraction offers intoxicating invitation. What makes Mendoza, Argentina (the state and city) so memorable is that its charm and sophistication sneak up on you.
As you first drive into it, the environment looks a little industrial and sleepy. However, a short walk and a few right turns from the ...
Posted in Andes, Argentina, Cuyo, Mendoza Argentina, South America, Wine Argentina | 14 Comments »
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Sorry, Evita, if there's any crying going on in Argentina these days, it's likely to be in the vineyards. And they're tears of joy.
Sales of Argentine wine continue to build strongly in the United States, according to The Nielsen Co., a market research firm. The amount of Argentine wine sold ...
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Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
In January, a 4x4 expedition team from Malaysia went on a drive along the Patagonia of Argentina. They called themselves the 4x4 World Explorer. Comprised of retirees, businessmen, adventurers and also a group of explorers, this was their third expedition to South America. Most of them even shipped their own ...
Posted in Argentina, Bariloche Argentina, Cuyo, Mendoza Argentina, Patagonia, Perito Moreno Glacier, South America, Tierra del Fuego Argentina, Ushuaia Argentina, Wine Argentina | 10 Comments »
Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
FOR the last few years the wine business has been riddled with dire warnings and disastrous portents. In the United States and around the world, producers have struggled with the bad economy and the sluggish market. One slender segment, seemingly alone, has not only weathered the storm but also prospered: ...
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