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 | Oct 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Salta region in Argentina is known to have the highest altitude vineyards. 70 % of the vineyards are located in the Calchaquies Valley. There are 7,900 acres planted with grapes. Starting at 4,900 above sea level there are grapes planted to 10,210 feet...
by Debbie | Feb 18, 2016 | chilean wine
I have tasted Montes Wines before and I am always amazed at the great quality coming Aurello Montes. It all began for them in 1988 when they realized their dream of crafting wines in high quality than the current standards and using sustainable methods. This...
by Debbie | Feb 4, 2016 | super bowl, Uncategorized
There’s 2 halves so we have 2 wine picks for the 2016 Superbowl. How will they fair? Anytime you talk football there is also food involved. So the menu at the moment for the game is: Smoked Baby Back Ribs Chili Bean Salad Jalapeno popper dip Cheese...
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...