Monthly Archives: July 2009

Changing Tastes in Wine

Posted on July 25, 2009 by Daniel Karlin

Amelia and Andrew came to us with varying degrees of wine experience.  Both were young, but while Andrew was rather experienced, Amelia was just getting her feet wet in the world of wine.  It was her first wine tasting and she said … Continue reading →

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Bird-Shit Bandits Strike Again in Buenos Aires

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Daniel Karlin

I know this post is very off topic, but I feel it’s my civic duty to inform as many people as possible about the bird-shit bandits: If you live in or are visiting Argentina, the following may happen: you are … Continue reading →

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San Juan, Neuqúen, and Rio Negro: The Other Argentine Wine Regions

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Daniel Karlin

When discussing Argentine wine regions the topic tends to focus on Mendoza, its silky Malbec and Nicolas Catena’s influence (http://www.bibendum-wine.co.uk/retail/news/February/2009/Catena_Decanter) on the quality of the wine produced in Argentina.  Possibly someone will mention Salta’s floral and fruity Torrontes (even though … Continue reading →

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