We had a wallchart amnesty, allowing us to re-predict based on first round performances, I have Argentina in the final, rather optimistically, I have them losing to England, but if I’m going to keep going to the final I have a feeling I’ll be drinking a lot more Argentinean wine. Argento’s Chardonnay 2005 comes from Mendoza, in the foothills of the Andes, catching plenty of sun and being...

I’m not normally a Pinot Grigio fan, although I have a friend who won’t drink anything else, so I usually have a bottle or two in stock. This one is an Estampilla Pinot Grigio 2005 from the Famatina Valley in Argentina. It’s a clear, pale yellowy green with reasonable legs. It smells fruity with a good dollop of banana-ry pear drops as well as over-ripe melon. It’s dry with a crisp...

Boca Malbec 2004 Argentina, Mendoza ($4) The second bottle was a totally girly bottle of Malbec...

Country: Argentina Region: Mendoza Producer: Masi Agricola S.P.A. Vineyard: La Arboleda Blend: 65% Malbec, 5% Merlot, 30% Corvina Alcohol: 13.5% (w/v) Residual Sugar: 5.8g/L (XD) Price: $15.00 (CDN) Visit the vineyard ! ________________________________ It was a bit of a surprise ... company has snapped up a parcel of land in Argentina’s Tupungato Valley and that their combination...

There are many wine choices available from Argentina, but many wine drinkers are a bit wary. Take the leap south and try one of these great and affordable wines...

Forum: Wine Talk Posted By: victor c honoré Post Time: 01-16-2008 at 09:43 PM

What's all the hype about Argentine Malbec-- listen and watch to learn.

What's all the hype about Argentine Malbec-- listen and watch to learn.