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I am constantly being asked in classes, lectures, tastings and informal chats what the best Social Wine Network is for storing, evaluating and sharing experiences. And my answer is always…
The truth hidden beneath the roots reveals a new path for wine
It is a cold winter morning in Mendoza. The vineyard, peeled and in full pruning, looks puny compared with last summer’s foliage. But that’s okay, that´s the cycle of the…
Winds of change: a restless generation providing a breath of fresh air to Argentine wine
A classic tango says that twenty years is nothing. For wines however, twenty vintages is enough to achieve many things. At least in Argentina, where a generational change has turned…
Plot and rule: join us on a journey into the terroirs of Argentina
One of the strongest trends within the wine industry in Argentina is the search for differentiation by terroir. And ‘parcels’ are emerging as the key to the future.
Argentine wines are are becoming more popular with collectors
Some reds have found their way into the great collections of the world. If you’re thinking of putting a few away for a rainy day, which ones are a good bet?
Which wines define the Patagonian character?
Inhospitable and colossal, Argentinian Patagonia is famous for its stunning glaciers, snow-capped volcanoes, huge forests and vast deserts. Within this vastness, there is a unique wine region with reds that expresses its unique character.
The old, new Argentina: wines from another era, to drink today
Much more than World Class Wines, Argentina offers the historical strata of wines. In this article, we discuss the three most important.
Why are Argentine reds so rich in colour?
To anyone familiar with the reds of Bordeaux or the Veneto region of Italy, Argentine reds boast a unique colour: from the moment it splashes into the glass, the first…
How does the denominations system work for Argentine wine?
Every wine producing country has its own way of deciding what constitutes a reserve wine and which ones correspond to a denomination of origin. These are the basic concepts with regards to Argentina.
Argentine Terroirs: Perdriel, past and future in the same vine cloth
Argentina is a rarity in the universe of wine: Located in the new world, it works more like an old country. And Perdriel, a terroir with more than one hundred years to its name, is the perfect example of what the past can do for the future of wine.