Monthly Archives: June 2010

How to Become a Wine Expert in 3 Easy Steps

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Daniel Karlin

The mystery of wine, snobbery and the veil surrounding it must be done away with. Too many people think that they have to be an expert on wine to appreciate it or at least have some knowledge base to be … Continue reading →

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How to Get a Job in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Daniel Karlin

Many English speaking expatriates have flocked to Buenos Aires in recent years, and many are looking for work. Some are content with bar tending or waiting tables, which does not pay well here. If this is the type of work … Continue reading →

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How To Order Beef (Asado) or Steak in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Daniel Karlin

Everybody who comes to Argentina has to have the beef. It is a given. It’s like  going to China and seeing the Great Wall. But a big problem that English speaking foreigners have when ordering beef, especially in non-touristy restaurants, … Continue reading →

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Cavagnaro Reserve Malbec 2004 and Anuva’s Top 5 Malbecs

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Daniel Karlin

Don’t we all love Top 5 lists? Number one Malbec has to be Cavagnaro Reserve Malbec 2004. Full, lusious, supple and complex, this micro production (4000 bottles only!) was first imported by Anuva in 2007 and continues to be our … Continue reading →

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San Gimignano Malbec Reservado: Best Value Argentine Wine

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Daniel Karlin

The thing about a lot of value wines is that they tend to all taste the same. Even if they are different varietals from different regions. There is really no true expression of the varietal or the terroir, and the … Continue reading →

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Buenos Aires Restaurant Review: Don Julio Steakhouse

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Daniel Karlin

Obviously, Argentina is known for beef and Don Julio, on the corner of Guatemala and Gurruchaga in Palermo Soho, Buenos Aires, has been talked about for some time. So it was high time to check it out.With our 25% debit … Continue reading →

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High Quality Expected for 2010 Vintage Argentine Wine

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Daniel Karlin

While yield has turned out to be lower than expected, quality is reported to be high for whites as well as reds. Balance, color, tannin and expression are all there, in general for the country’s most recent collection and many … Continue reading →

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Buenos Aires Restaurant Review: Restó

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Daniel Karlin

It’s nice to go to small and intimate places to eat that have good service.Restó, while small and intimate, with very knowledgeable staff, including a top notch sommelier, has slow service and is expensive.The food was ok. The best was … Continue reading →

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