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The Wine Regions of Argentina: Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Bradley

Given the fact that Mendoza, Argentina is the largest wine region in Argentina producing around seventy percent of the country’s annual wine production, it has become Argentina’s heart of winemaking.  Mendoza is situated beside the Andes on the east and … Continue reading →

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Things You Have To Do While You’re in Argentina

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Alan

Well, I acknowledge that the headline is bold.  Let me rephrase that. If you are traveling on an unlimited budget and have quite a bit of time on your hands, these are the things that you should do.  It’s like … Continue reading →

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Argentina Wine Review: Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Bradley

There are many Argentine wines that are simply everywhere. Some of the brands of these mainly Mendoza malbecs (did you like that alliteration! Yes!) include Trapiche, Norton, Alamos (which is Catena), Gascon, Gato Negro, Valderobles, Lopez Lopez, Santa Julia, Alma … Continue reading →

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Best Wines of Argentina: Zuccardi Q Tempranillo 2008

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Bradley

We talk about Malbec a lot at our wine tastings in Buenos Aires. Nearly as much as we talk about Bonarda and Torrontes. Those three varietals make up the three most “Argentine” wines, as they are varietals that are basically … Continue reading →

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The Best Wines of Argentina: Zolo Reserve Malbec 2010

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Bradley

I frequently refer to the ubiquitous wine brands of Argentina that are easily found in the USA on supermarket shelves. The Zolo Malbec (the regular, not the reserve) is one of these. With its mysterious label, it is usually case … Continue reading →

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October Travel Recommendations in Argentina

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Alan

If you are looking for things to do in Argentina in October, we have a few highly recommended things to do.  October is a great time of year to visit both Buenos Aires and the other provinces in Argentina because … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Cara

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 →

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Argentina Winery – Familia Goyenechea Bodega y Vinedos

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Bradley

Wineries in Argentina are lucky to have over 2000km from north to south of prime viticulture at their feet. Of the over 1200 wineries in Argentina, about 800 at last count are in Mendoza, spread out across the 4 main … Continue reading →

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Winery Tours in Mendoza with Gustavo Delucchi

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Bradley

There are about 1500 wineries in Argentina and Mendoza wineries count for about 800 of those, and about 80% of the total volume of wine production in Argentina. This makes for a lot of possible winery tours. Many different ways … Continue reading →

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Mendoza Wine Tasting Review – Vines of Mendoza

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Bradley

One of the things that still shocks me about going to Mendoza is the fact that there are so few wine tasting rooms. The only real wine tasting room / wine bar is the Vines of Mendoza, situated in the … Continue reading →

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