Bring in 2021 with the crème de la crème of Argentina
The final seven days of the year are a festive period the world over and that remains true even as we learn to deal with the challenges presented by the…
Bio Wines: what are they and when is it a good idea to obtain certification?
Many wine consumers, especially younger generations, are increasingly environmentally conscious and producers are responding to the trend by offering an expanding range of environmentally friendly wines that fall into several…
Argentina vintage report: 2015 to 2019
Up until 2015, when Argentina’s meteorological cycle changed, vintages didn’t seem to vary much. Of course each had its subtle differences but overall they were fairly homogenous. However, since 2015,…
Argentine Tannat, an elegant take on a rustic red
Tannat has been grown in Argentina since the end of the 19th century when European immigrants brought it and several other varieties along with them as a taste of home, marking the beginning of quality viticulture in Mendoza.
But in spite of its 125 year history in the country, the variety, originally from the south-west of France and currently the iconic grape of Uruguay, has never seemed to interest local winemakers in same way as Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. That, however, looks to be beginning to change.
What trends and conclusions can be drawn from the 2018 Malbec Report?
Vinómanos has now finished tasting and reporting on the wines for the 2018 Malbec Report. Below are the main conclusions and trends that emerged from the tasting.
The 50 best Malbecs in Argentina!
For the 2018 Malbec Report we tasted 650 Malbecs and chose the 50 best. A very necessary ranking for drinkers of the black stuff.
The first 100 Parker points for Argentina are taken by Alejandro Vigil
The winemaker of Catena Zapata has been awarded 100 points for two of his wines by Wine Advocate. Find out what they are.
Wine Contests: which ones are worthwhile?
The 2015 edition of the Argentina Wine Awards has been announced and so we thought we’d take this opportunity to review the major wine competitions and their medalists. The Argentina…
Eight key points to understanding winemakers
The world of wine has its jargon. To understand it, is to understand a little more about wine. Each world has its own language. And the one of wine, judging…
10 questions a wine drinker should never ask
Faced with an expert, if you do not want to seem a fool, it is best never ask any of these questions. To avoid any bitter responses, here we reveal…