Debate #2 with Amalaya Malbec

Debate #2 with Amalaya Malbec

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)  ...
Visiting Trumpeter Torrontés

Visiting Trumpeter Torrontés

  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...
A Taste of Rutini Wines

A Taste of 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...
Blending Quimera with Santiago Achaval

Blending Quimera with Santiago Achaval

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...