Welcome to our latest installment of #WinephabetStreet brought to you by Dracaena Wines and Trio North Wildwood. In this series, Debbie Gioquindo and I work our way through the wine world one letter each month. We discuss the characteristics and history of the grape, as well as suggested wine pairings. So uncork, unscrew or saber…
What is Winephabet Street, you ask? Think of it as Sesame Street for Winelovers! It is a livestream/podcast/blogpost interactive discussion all about wine. Winephabet Street is a collaboration between Debbie Gioquindo, aka HVWineGoddess, and myself. We will be working our way through the alphabet discussing wine varieties and regions. So grab a glass and join…
Forgive me father, for I have sinned. It has been one day since my last wine. That is about all I remember from my many years in Catholic school. I do remember dreading the mandatory confessionals. I mean seriously, at seven years old, what could I really have to confess? So instead, like many of…
Susana Balbo received her oenology degree in 1981 and consulted for many wineries prior to beginning her own winery. She is one of the most celebrated females in Argentina. She is hands on for the entire wine making process; planting of the vineyard, canopy management, and harvesting decisions and believes in maintaining the long-term viability…
That’s right! Today is #MalbecWorldDay! If you are anything like me, you have a stash of Malbec somewhere in your home, but if not, there is still plenty of time for you find a bottle (or two) in order to celebrate tonight! Most known in the Cahors region of south-west France, it has taken on…
April is Achaval Ferrer month on #Winestudio! This is my second rendezvous with this producer thanks to this fantastic educational program. If you are unfamiliar with this program, please click here to learn more about how you can participate and the goals of the program. I have been a Malbec fan for a very long…
Argentina = Malbec There is no doubt that Argentina’s flagship variety is Malbec. According to Eric Asimov, “When consumers think of Malbec, only one country comes to mind: Argentina”. Although it originated in South West France, where it is called Cot, the most acreage of Malbec in any country is in Argentina. When choosing a Malbec from…
Do you know that full-bodied red wine that comes mostly from Argentina? How about the wine that is known for its plump dark fruit flavors and oh so lovely smoky finish? Or the wine that is priced much lower than Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah giving you more bang for your buck? All three statements are talking about the same…
Today, April 17th, is Malbec World Day. Another day that gives us another excuse to drink wine. I don’t think any of us really needs another reason, but it makes the non-winos a little less judgmental. I was interested in why this day, of all the days of the year is declared Malbec World Day,…
