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Category Archives: Malbec
Caluna Blend Wine from Argentina
One of my favorite wines to serve of late in our wine tastings in Buenos Aires, Argentina is the Caluna Blend, a blend of 48% Malbec, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Merlot. It has become an easy best-seller in just … Continue reading
Geography, Globalization, and Argentina’s rise on the International Wine Scene
Immigration has heavily influenced Argentina’s path toward cultural and economic identity throughout its history. Wine is certainly not separated from this fact. Europe, and most particularly France, experienced what is known as the phylloxera epidemic in the mid 19th century. … Continue reading
The Characteristics of a Great Argentine Wine
As anyone who has done any serious wine tasting knows, the first step to observing, tasting, and (hopefully) enjoying a wine is to examine it visually. Part of this process involves surveying the color of the wine. by holding the … Continue reading
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First Impressions of Argentine Malbec
When I began to learn about Argentinean wines it did not take me long to discover that the grape varietal for which Argentina is most renowned is the Malbec. Educating myself on wine in Argentina, it was hard to read … Continue reading
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Drinks in Mexico
I just returned from a relaxing week in Mexico on the beaches of Puerto Vallarta. After a record high season for Anuva Wines wine tastings in Buenos Aires, I could finally take a week to breathe. During my travels, I … Continue reading
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“Have you already started drinking? No! It’s just my scent!”
The Argentinean Malbec; A global icon known for its complex aromas, robust and fruity flavors and a staple with a great steak dinner. Many fall in love with the Malbec long before arriving at an Anuva Wines tasting yet for … Continue reading
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Argentine Wine Receives More Praise
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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Carnival in Buenos Aires
When people think of Carnival celebrations, most people automatically think of the huge and famous parades and parties in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Venice, Italy. However, you might be interested to know that here in Argentina, Carnival is a … Continue reading
Red Wine and Coca-Cola?
Would you like some soda water with your Malbec? How about a few ice cubes and a dash of Coca Cola? This may sound like an outrageous combination, however, the tradition of mixing basic table wine with soda water or … Continue reading
Why Do People Love Wine?
Well, let me just speak for myself. I fell in love with wine in Argentina when I went to Mendoza to do some wine tasting. Being from Oregon, I had grown up around the Pinot Noirs of the Willamette Valley … Continue reading
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