Monthly Archives: January 2012

Argentine Wine Review – Bodegas Nanni Tannat

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Bradley

Now the Tannat varietal is one that many of you may not have heard of. It is originally a French varietal (like the vast majority) and gets its name from its high tannin content. It is actually the most tannic … Continue reading →

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Argentine Wine Reviews – Bodegas Nanni Torrontes

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Bradley

As I wrote about on Saturday, during my visit to Almacen Secreto in the neighborhood of Colegiales, Buenos Aires, I had a bottle of the Nanni Torrontes 2011. I always get excited when I see very small production wines on … Continue reading →

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Buenos Aires Restaurant Review – Almacen Secreto

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Bradley

There are so many “closed door” restaurants in Buenos Aires these days and so many restaurants in general to pick from that one has to really pay attention to discerning characteristics. At Almacen Secreto (the translation from Spanish would be … Continue reading →

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The Best Selling Wine Online Is From Argentina

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Bradley

… and its a Cabernet! What?!? Isn’t Argentina the land of Malbec? Yes, Argentina is still the land of Malbec, don’t worry your pretty little head. But wine.com’s announcement of their top 100 list is both awesome and slightly shocking. … Continue reading →

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Buenos Aires Tips: The Ferry to Colonia Uruguay

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Bradley

Earlier this month we wrote about how to navigate the Buquebus ferry terminal in Buenos Aires.  Knowing how to come back from Colonia, Uruguay to Buenos Aires is key too as mostly likely your flight will leave from Ezeiza, Buenos … Continue reading →

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Argentine Wine Review – Amauta IV Syrah, Bodega El Porvenir de los Andes

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Bradley

I was given the Amauta IV which is a 100% Syrah the other day as a gift from my boyfriend, who knows that Syrah is my favorite varietal. The Amauta Syrah is from the Argentine Bodega (Winery) El Porvenir de … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Pizza Places in Buenos Aires

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Daniel Karlin

There is a growing concern, here at Anuva Wines (the resource for all that is wine from Argentina ), that foreigners may have an aversion to Argentine pizza! It has actually been a hotly debated topic in the Buenos Aires … Continue reading →

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Argentina: the Land of Red Wine and Beef

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Bradley

So many reasons exist as to why to combine red wine with beef, especially Argentine beef. First and foremost it simply tastes frickin good! But why does it taste so good, and why to the French, and Argentines have less … Continue reading →

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Best Time of Year to Visit Buenos Aires, Argentina

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Bradley

One great thing about living in the southern hemisphere is that the seasons are opposite. So many people touring Buenos Aires and Argentina who are from the northern hemisphere very much appreciate being able to escape the cold winter, in … Continue reading →

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Argentine Wine Review – Mairena Bonarda 2010, Familia Blanco

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Bradley

My interest in wine started when I was living in Sydney, Australia working as a waitress in numerous restaurants dotted all over the city. Wine service had to be impeccable for great customer service, accurate food-wine pairing suggestion and, of … Continue reading →

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