Monthly Archives: March 2011

Buenos Aires Wine Tasting Goes to Oregon

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Bradley

In attempts to spread the word, one of our best clients, a fellow Oregonian who we will call Mr. Ketchup (he will get this joke), invited me to the luxurious Riverside Golf Club in Portland, Oregon to taste fabulous Malbec, … Continue reading →

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Choripan and the Rosedal

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Bradley

Buenos Aires is well-known for many things including tango shows, wine tastings, and a great steak dinner. However, nestled along the perimeter of the Palermo neighborhood is the Central Park of Buenos Aires or Rosedal. Rosedal is a sprawling park … Continue reading →

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Argentine Wine Receives More Praise

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Bradley

In the most recent edition of Wine Spectator magazine, there was a great article written by Nathan Wesley about the amazing price to quality ratio of Argentine wine, and how not only is Argentine Malbec being awarded high ratings, but … Continue reading →

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Abercrombie, Fitch and Wine

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Morgan

It sometimes crosses the mind as to whether there is any relationship between the love of Abercrombie and Fitch clothing, and the love of Wine. It indeed seems to me that there is a strong relationship: those who love the … Continue reading →

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The Age Old Question of Ageing Wine

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Bradley

I was recently extremely pleased when I opened a bottle of our Naiara Malbec Reserve 2006 to find that it had gone through an evolution. I had not tasted this wine for at least a year and attended a wedding … Continue reading →

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Costumbres Argentinos

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Bradley

The famous Argentine 80′s rock song Costumbres Argentinos by the infamous band Los Abuelos de la Nada documented the powerful and distinct cultural customs and traditions of Argentina. I spent my Sunday with my group of local Argentine friends, some … Continue reading →

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Argentine Wine Trends

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Bradley

These days with the Argentine Malbec known throughout the world everyone is asking what will be the next great wine coming out of Argentina? For at home wine tastings, look for Cabernet Sauvignon, Torrontes, and Pinot Noir from Argentina. According … Continue reading →

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Starbucks in Argentina

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Bradley

As someone native to the Northwestern part of the United States, coffee is nearly as dear to me as a bottle of good Argentine wine and getting to taste a new varietal. I was brought up in a culture where … Continue reading →

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What Would Hamlet Say About Argentine Wine?

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Morgan

We know Voltaire’s opinion of Buenos Aires — in the wee hours after its discovery, he mentions it in his most candid novel — but we might never know Shakespeare’s. But it is a useful exercise for speculation: what would … Continue reading →

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Argentine Winemakers Begin Focusing on China

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Bradley

As wine exports from Argentina continue to rise, the industry is beginning to enter new territories once considered off limits. Reuters recently published an article regarding an agressive plan to export $2 billion USD in wine to China by 2020. … Continue reading →