This is a departure from my Malbec fascination. Today I am tasting the Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon 2013. Grown in the Casablanca Valley is located about 17 away from the coast and west from Santiago, Chile. I will be adding this to my list of favorite wine from South America. This Cabernet Sauvignon is
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Portillo Malbec 2014
This Malbec is a deep ruby red wine produced from hand-harvested grapes in the Mendoza Region of Argentina. The Portillo Malbec presents a bouquet rich with the fruit tones of blackberries and plums. The flavors of red current, black cherry are backed up by round tannins with a finish of long notes of cinnamon, cloves
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Bodega Norton Coleccion Malbec 2014
This Malbec from the Mendoza region of Argentina has a deep ruby red color. Aromas of black berries, newly ripened plums and fresh strawberries are predominant to the nose. This wine has a good balance and is not overly acidic. This is a smooth full flavored Malbec. Pair this Malbec paring well with grilled meats
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Decopas Sauvignon Blanc 2014
A few weeks ago I wrote about the Decopas Malbec. I really liked that wine so when I had the chance to try their Sauvignon Blanc I jumped at the opportunity. The first thing I noticed about the Sauvignon Blanc is how clear the wine is in the glass. While it has the golden color
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Diseño old vine Malbec 2013
Two of Argentina’s most highly respected vignerons supply Diseño Malbec from old growth vineyards in Mendoza. Vines grow in fertile soil; rich with old mineral deposits, irrigated by heavy winter snow melt from the Andes glaciers. Diseño is the example from the Mendoza region, the Uco Valley and Lujan do Cuyo areas, of Argentina. The
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Decopas Malbec 2013
A vibrant red with violet tones. Ripe red fruit enhanced by a spicy bit of black pepper in the aroma and onto the palate of this willowy medium-bodied red. Soft tannins support the palate on its way to delivering a smooth and complete finish. Harvested in March, the grapes are cold macerated prior to fermentation
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