Monthly Archives: May 2008

Drinking Leftover Wine

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Daniel Karlin

We had cracked open a bottle of Don Juan Reserve for ourselves on Monday night, as we had some friends in from out of town and wanted to show off some of our best stuff to them. After opening the … Continue reading →

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Free Trade and Wine Shipping

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Daniel Karlin

To echo again, what the Eerie Times News (a local Pennsylvania paper) says about direct shipping of alcohol as it pertains to Pennsylvanians (and by default all Americans)… Enough already!! Why can’t people just buy the alcohol they want and … Continue reading →

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Anuva Tasting Last Night

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Daniel Karlin

We had 5 wines last night at Anuva’s wine tasting in Las Cañitas: Hom Espumante, Ikella Malbec, Sin Fin Malbec, Tobiano Cabernet-Sauvignon, and Don Juan Reserve. The favorites of the tasting ended up being the Don Juan (no surprise there) … Continue reading →

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Archaic Alcohol Shipping Laws

Posted on May 27, 2008 by Daniel Karlin

In response to dear Alder’s post on interstate shipping laws in the US and alcohol advertising laws in France (May the 24th, 2008 on Vinography), my own rant on this subject is long overdue… My comments shall remain focused on … Continue reading →

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New Wines!!!

Posted on May 27, 2008 by Daniel Karlin

Dearest Readers and Members… It is my distinct pleasure to inform you that Anuva has just added 10 new wines to its wine store! I guess the logical question is “What do I recommend?” Well, all of them of course! … Continue reading →

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Wine Glasses

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Daniel Karlin

For those of you who may be a little more new to the wine drinking experience–not just to Malbec, Torrontés and Bonarda–a good glass, wine glass, or crystal glass may not seem that important. Now, I’m not saying that you … Continue reading →

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A Wine Tasting Among Gentlemen

Posted on May 25, 2008 by Daniel Karlin

Last week we had several upstanding citizens of the English speaking Expat community over to sample Anuva’s wines. What a hit it was! We had a total of 9 Americans and Brits here and while our discussion began about wine, … Continue reading →

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Malbec, Torrontés and Interesting Varietals

Posted on May 18, 2008 by Daniel Karlin

We go through so much headache shipping wines to the US and EU that it is quite satisfying when new shipments of new wines finally go out to our members. We have quite a collection this May, all stuff that … Continue reading →

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A tasting with “The Wine Hub”

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Daniel Karlin

I had the pleasure to receive Mr. Luiz Alberto from The Wine Hub in my home last Monday for a tasting of Anuva Vinos. Mr. Alberto is a lovely gentleman originally from Brazil who has a true passion for wine. … Continue reading →

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