TIPS FROM MY WINE GURU, MY NEW BEST FRIEND
Let me share everything I’ve learned from my wine guru so far.
Gualtallary Wines, the heart of Tupungato
Pioneers of the region, the winery produces two lines of wine that offer superb value for money.
Argentine wine: a hug from afar
Nicky is choosing a present for her friend Hayley and unwittingly sets out on the path to becoming a wine expert.
11 essential Malbec vineyards in Argentina
Petrus, Romanee Conti, Masseto and To Kalon are wines known world-wide for being the best of the best and they all have something in common: they come from vineyards that…
Malbec GPS: the different flavours of each region
Map of Malbec: A tour of Malbec country can be truly rewarding if you have the right GPS. Join us!
The future of Malbec is now
Before discussing the future one needs to consider the past and present. And the simple reason for this is that it is only in the here and now that anything…
Malbec, classic but varied: descriptors of the varietal in different areas of Argentina
In the preface to one if his guides, Hugh Johnson offers the following recommendation: ‘If you love Burgundy, then try Malbec.’ He goes on to say that Burgundy fans’ fascination…
The surnames of Argentine Malbec
It is increasingly common that, when talking about Argentine Malbec, consumers and specialists cite the places of origin as if they were surnames: Malbec from Gualtallary, Malbec from Las Compuertas, Malbec from the Calchaquí Valley. If the common factor in this lineage is the variety, the origin is the new mystery.