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 | Oct 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
A few weeks ago I drank Amalaya Torrontes while I watched the debate. I felt it’s only fitting to write about it’s brother the 2015 Amalaya Malbec after watching the following debate. (I realize this is posting a week after the debate) ...
by Debbie | Jun 6, 2016 | torrontes
It’s been a few years since I’ve had Trumpeter Torrontés by Rutini Wines. Back in 2012 was my first introduction to Rutini wines and the Torrontés grape. I was also very privileged to attend a lunch in New York City at the time and met...
by Debbie | Apr 4, 2016 | Argentina wines, Rutini Wines
It’s been a while since I’ve tasted wines from the Rutini portfolio and I can’t believe it was 4 years since I met their winemaker Mariano Di Paola. at a lunch in New York City. That was a fabulous lunch and a great introduction for me to the...
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...