Monthly Archives: March 2009

How to Pair Wine With Guacamole

Dearest Anuva Fans, The following email recently came our way: “I was watching an episode of Wine Library TV. Gary, the host mentioned that he thought one of the featured wines would go well with guacamole. Obviously this would depend … Continue reading

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Marriage and Wine in Buenos Aires–The Perception of Flavor

Certain parties who have recently married have put Anuva Wines to good use. At a recent small wedding where about 55 people were in attendance, about 51 bottles of wine, all provided by us were consumed (this is in addition … Continue reading

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A Lack of Innovation in the Wine World?

Tom Wark’s blog “Fermentation” pointed out in today’s post that the 3-tier system that governs the vast majority of the alcohol trade in the US severely limits “innovation” and thus consumption. I’m not sure if innovation is the right word … Continue reading

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Labels, Appellations, and Consumer Understanding of Wine

This whole rosé fiasco has got me thinking about the many other labels/words today that have been banned from import to the EU from the US. I find myself somewhat on the fence on this one. On the one hand, … Continue reading

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French Rosé Makers Have Good Reason To Be Upset

As much as I think a free market philosophy should dominate world trade, boundaries are important. I am worried about today’s news regarding the EU possibly allowing rosé to be made from blending red and white wines, and the French, … Continue reading

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Challenge the American: Asado for 20, Wine to Combine

In the weeks leading up to my wedding, the Argentines have kept asking: “But… but, can you really do an asado?” For those who still don’t know, asado is loosely translated as “barbeque” but from what I’ve seen, all the … Continue reading

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