Mostly wine related, perhaps a review of one or more wines, or a wine tasting. Sometimes other beverages as well – spirits, or even non-alcohol drinks, if you can believe that!
Buenos Aires – For four days this week in Buenos Aires, and then four days the first week of November in San Miguel de Tucumán, members of the trade, press, and public have the opportunity to sample the wares of seventeen top producers of Malbec. Experiencia Malbec is just that, a chance to experience Argentina’s… Read More The Malbec Experience 1
Buenos Aires – Just some random notes on recent dining spots, not full reviews, but I’d hate to have you think I’ve been slacking in the eating department. Rico Chimbote II – a little hole in the wall somewhere along Azcuénaga enroute to the Belgrano furniture district, and you don’t need the address because you… Read More Random catch-up notes
Buenos Aires – Just a short “teaser,” as we’re off to La Plata for Henry and his friend Elizabeth to participate in the national folklore dance competition. More about that, after I’ve seen it! Last night, dinner at Elizabeth and Carlos’ apartment. She prepared fresh cod ceviche; very simple bits of cod cured in freshly… Read More I yam what I… oh never mind.
Buenos Aires – Wrapping up the other night’s wine tasting: Uruguay As I’ve mentioned in the past, Uruguay is a true up and coming wine producing country. Currently only a couple of dozen wineries export, but several hundred produce, and more and more are looking to the fine wine and export market every month. Casa… Read More Salon del Vino – Part III
Buenos Aires – First, a side note, the purchase of our new apartment went off without a hitch! A little different than purchasing an apartment in New York, not too much – the only real difference other than somewhat different paperwork is that instead of issuing certified checks for everything, the finance company hands out… Read More Salon del Vino – Part II
Buenos Aires – The new edition (2006) of Viñas, Bodegas & Vinos de América del Sur was officially released last night. I know you’ve been waiting to hear that. After I’ve had a chance to spend some time reading through it, I’ll write-up a bit of a commentary. What made it important last night was… Read More Salon del Vino – Part I
Buenos Aires – Shared a bottle of wine and a bite to eat with Andres Rosberg, the new president of the sommelier association here in Argentina. Future projects in the offing. We dropped by a small wine shop he knows that offers the opportunity to taste wine by the glass or bottle, accompanied by casual… Read More A Bit o’ Bubbly
Buenos Aires – Once again I find myself impressed by the straightforward, “varietally correct” style of wine being produced for the Rodas Colección 12 line. This time it was the Tokái, a grape more commonly known as Tocai Friulano. The flavor on the label – grapefruit, peach, apricot – was dead on. I’d picked the… Read More Free-Ranging