With almost a month left of summer, there is still time to discover some great drinking summer wine. My wine journey takes us from the Alsace region of France over to the Mosel River in Germany, then across the Alps into the Alto Adige region of Italy. Continue down to Puglia before heading to the
In the wine world, different varietals have special days of celebration throughout the year. Below find a list of those days in which wine enthusiasts can honor their favorite wines on that particular day. Although I will list many of these days for this article, I will be concentrating on Malbec World day, which happens
Being the first to try something new is always exciting. Tonight I got to participate in the debut of Achaval-Ferrera’s release of their first Cabernet Franc wine, and wow, what a wine. If you can get your hands on this one, you will be pleasantly surprised. Another first for me was the fact that the
As life leads us in different directions, sometimes we are offered a once in a lifetime experience that we should take advantage of and not turn down. My trip to Mendoza, Argentina was one of those rare opportunities I could not decline. Arriving in Mendoza As Malbec World Day is upon us—April 17, 2017—it was
World Malbec Day has passed, but I cannot help but reminisce about my adventures in Argentina. My memories drift to my final day in Mendoza and the land of Malbec, where I discovered Familia Zuccardi. This winery combines all aspects of the Argentine wine industry, bringing them together in harmony with excellently balanced wines, gourmet
As life leads us in different directions, sometimes we are offered a once in a lifetime experience that we should take advantage of and not turn down. My trip to Mendoza, Argentina was one of those rare opportunities I could not decline. It was one year ago that I landed in Argentina. Today I ponder
In Argentina, the combination of purity in winemaking, terroir-driven wines, and old vines is symbolic of one winery, Achaval-Ferrer. It is the passion of the winery owners to produce Malbec from single vineyards, but there is more that makes the Achaval-Ferrer wines exceptional. In addition to the land and the grapes, it is the people
Finding true passion in winemaking is one of the ingredients for making outstanding premium wines. This passion is the case when you meet Aurelio Montes, Jr., winemaker for Kaiken. His exuberance for his craft is quite evident when in his presence. You immediately sense his passion for wine, the terroir, and the process of making
Over the last week, I sipped and tasted three wines from Bodega Trivento, a Torrontés, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Amado Sur. I am reminded of my wonderful trip to Mendoza last fall, where I had the opportunity to visit Trivento and meet some of the people that create and produce their fabulous wines. Reviewing my notes,
World Malbec Day is April 17, 2014. As the day celebrating this exceptional varietal approaches, I reminisce about my adventures in Argentina, a trip made possible by Uncorking Argentina. This journey enabled me to expand my knowledge as well as to identify Argentine wine. Argentine Wine Although I imbibed Torrentes, Cabernet, and Bonarda, it is