by Debbie | Jun 5, 2017 | blind tasting
During Winestudio in May we had a blind tasting. #Winestudio is an educational program I participate in via twitter 9pm on Tuesday evenings. Wow this is going to be interesting I thought and two bottles arrived at my door in an Achaval-Ferrer bag. I thought, do I...
by Debbie | May 15, 2017 | #winestudio, Argentina wines
When I think if wines from Argentina I automatically think Malbec as probably you do. Today, Argentina produces more than Malbec, like Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, the two Cabs. Last month during our #winestudio session we got introduced to Achaval-Ferrer’s...
by Debbie | Apr 17, 2017 | malbec, Malbec World Day
Today is World Malbec Day and to celebrate I think we should all grab a bottle of 2015 Achaval-Ferrer Malbec. Honestly I’ve never met a Mablbec that moved me this much. What exactly is Malbec? Malbec is a grape that originated in France. It is one of the Bordeaux 5....
by Debbie | Dec 21, 2015 | Argentina wines
Born in Rochester Minnesota, Santiago Achaval moved to Argentina when he was 6. He grew up in Argentina and went to college there as well, but got accepted to Stamford Graduate School of Business and headed for California. Well he got bit by the wine bug...
