Category Archives: mairena

Best Wines of Argentina: Wine Review of Familia Blanco, Mairena Reserve Blend 2008

When do you know that you are drinking a blend? ‘Well, you read the grape varietal on the label, duuuh!’ Actually, not always; two facts to illustrate my point: If you have ever drank wine from the U.S.A, be it … Continue reading

Posted in Bonarda, mairena, Tasting Notes, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Mairena Malbec and Bonarda: The Name Behind the Wines

It still surprises me a little to know that people are unaware that there was a military dictatorship in Argentina from 1976 to 1983, a dictatorship that kidnapped and killed more that 30,000 people. What does this have to do … Continue reading

Posted in mairena | Tagged , | 5 Comments