Malbec recommendations
Finding a good malbec is easy. Finding one that’s a really good value is tougher. Most Argentinian renditions tend to be acceptable... Read More
My kind o’ chart
Just added to my Xmas list (darlin’, you can buy it here):
Wines of the Week: Oct. 1-7
Everyday: Let’s face it, Chile does a much better job of producing cabs that drink above their price point. In the case... Read More
Wines of the Week: May 7-13
Everyday: As malbecs go, the Dominio del Plata Crios de Susana Balbo Mendoza ($15) is particularly “thick,” dark and brooding, big on... Read More
Wines of the Week: April 2-8
Everyday: A few years back, I had high hopes that carmenere from Chile would come to rival Argentinian malbec as a go-to... Read More
Wines of the Week: March 5-11
Everyday: I love floral wines, but sometimes that element can be too much of a good thing, especially with torrontés. The Piattelli... Read More
Wine Country travelogue: Cafayate, Argentina
(This is one in a series of travel guides to wine regions by people whom I trust mightily. Steven is a travel... Read More