It may seem as though I write quite frequently about Argentina and Argentine wine, and that is true. I did spend six weeks in the country back in 2017, which is the longest I’ve spent consecutively living and traveling around a country outside of the U.S., so needless to say, Argentina has a place in…
Category: Argentina
On Coravin: Domaine Bousquet: Pioneering Sustainability in Argentina’s Mendoza Wine Region
Paul Mabray, a wine professional I follow on Twitter, recently tweeted that “Winery sustainability is NOT just about the environmental impact. It’s about living wages, work/life balance, healthy vendors, social contracts, community contributions, R&D investments and esp. making profit.” I retweeted the comment because I thought it was poignant, but I didn’t realize at the…
5 Great Wineries that Should be on Your Argentina Wine Tasting Itinerary on Winetraveler.com
It has been a couple of years since I’ve traveled across Argentina, but it is definitely a country you don’t forget easily. Some of the most beautiful views and vistas exist between the bottom of the continent at Ushuaia and the unbelievably stunning landscapes and backdrops in the northern province of Salta. If you are…
June Vino Column “Southern Hemisphere Chardonnays”
As I’m posting this on my site, I’m sitting in Beaune, France, in the middle of Burgundy wine country, where Chardonnay and Pinot Noir reign supreme. While I may be far from the Southern Hemisphere currently, my Vino column in Biscayne Times newspaper covering wines from south of the Equator is hot off the presses….
On Coravin: A History and Celebration of Malbec
Happy Malbec World Day! Check out my latest article on Coravin’s blog where I go into the history of the Malbec grape and why we celebrate it on April 17th! Cheers to Malbec!
5 Wine Regions to Visit in 2019
Deciding where to plan your next wine vacation can be a bit daunting. With so many options from Napa to New Zealand, it’s easy to see how any wine-o can develop decision fatigue. Do you want to drink Pinot Grigio or Pinotage? Would you rather sip Sauvignon Blanc or Semillon? Visit the ocean or the…
