Monthly Archives: February 2012

Argentine Wine Review: San Pedro de Yacochuya – Malbec from Salta

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Bradley

There are many common descriptors for wines. You see the words “bright fruit” and “round tannins” thrown around a lot as well as cassis, black currant, red currant and many other fruits that you have heard of (and many I’m … Continue reading →

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Buenos Aires Restaurant Review: Fervor, Brasa de Campo y Mar

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Cara

A few days ago my parents made the long trip from the UK to Buenos Aires to see what their daughter has been up to….apart from drinking a lot of Argentinean wine! With fervent anticipation I awaited my parents arrival, … Continue reading →

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Tasting in Buenos Aires: Dulce de Membrillo (Quince Paste)

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Bradley

This reminds me of the movie “White Men Can’t Jump”… the scene where Rosie Perez is listing foods that start with the letter “Q” as she is practicing for her chance on Jeopardy. So what the heck is a quince … Continue reading →

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Clubs in Buenos Aires – Parrilla and Sports

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Bradley

This may not be super useful for the visitor touring Buenos Aires but it may be really useful for the person who decides to stay for several weeks or more. There is this phenomenon that we Americans are fairly unfamiliar … Continue reading →

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Argentine Wine Review – Ricardo Santos Semillon 2010

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Bradley

We talk a lot about Malbec, Torrontes and Bonarda in the realm of the essential Argentine wines, Torrontes being the flagship white wine from Argentina. Argentina does produce many a good Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay and even your occasional Pinot … Continue reading →

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Argentina Wine Review – Ricardo Santos Malbec 2009

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Bradley

There are legends in every industry. In film you have Hitchcock, Ford, Lucas, Coppola… in literature Joyce, Borges (in Argentina), and in wine and wine-making you have, in the USA the Mondavi family, Paul Hobbs, Robert Parker and Michel Rolland. … Continue reading →

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Argentina Wine Review: Mi Terruno, Limited Edition Blend (Malbec/Cabernet Sauvignon)

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Bradley

Last week I wrote a bit of a rave wine review on Mi Terruno’s Mayacaba Malbec. It’s layered, complex, intense and delicious palate lifted me out of my ‘anti-Malbec funk’ that I have been wallowing in recently. So if they … Continue reading →

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Wine Regions of Argentina: Catamarca

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Bradley

Most people think of Argentine wine and they immediately think Mendoza. That’s totally fine since about 75% of all of the wine produced in Argentine is made there. Then for those who know a bit more they may think of … Continue reading →

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Tourist Attractions in Buenos Aires – Evita Museum

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Bradley

When not attending a fabulous Buenos Aires wine tasting, there are many other great activities you can do when visiting this city. In addition to the amazing culinary traditions, this city is full of fascinating culture and interesting history. This … Continue reading →

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Argentine Wine Review – Mayacaba 2008 Malbec by Bodega Mi Terruno

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Bradley

I have to admit, living in Argentina and working with wines can leave me a bit ‘Malbec-ed out’. Don’t get me wrong, it has become popular for a reason, it’s a great grape varietal but sometimes I feel like a … Continue reading →

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