Argentina and Chile
Argentina and Chile This week we will explore wine from Argentina and Chile; specifically one white and two reds from Santa Alicia of Maipo Valley, Chile and from Argentina, two […]
Chile and Argentina
This week’s tasting will feature an outstanding selection from Chile and Argentina. Many of these wines are brand-new to the Spirits selection. Specifically there will be two whites- a Pinot [&h
Happy Holidays!
As we are all engaged in the hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season, we here at Spirits are certainly getting in the spirit! This Thursday we will have a […]
Welcoming Argentine Winemaker Jose Lovaglio of Bodini and Crios de Susana Balbo
This week we are pleased to welcome Jose Lovaglio, winemaker for Bodini and Crios de Susana Balbo Wineries, both of Mendoza, Argentina. Jose is the son of distinguished female Argentine […]
Argentine and Portuguese Wine
This Thursday we will sample a variety of wine from Argentina and Portugal. These regions are both “hot” for value right now- Argentina, known for it’s principal red grape Malbec, [&
Wines of Spain, Argentina, and Chile
The Spanish conquistadors- soldiers, explorers, and adventurers, brought Vitis vinifera vines with them to South America in the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries as they colonized the region. Their pla
Mendoza, Argentina
The wines for this week’s tasting are imported by Vine Connections, an artisanal company that specializes in wine from Argentina and sake from Japan (they also represent two California wineries
Wines of Spain and Argentina
The wines for this week’s tasting are all brand-new to the state and include some incredible values from both Spain and Argentina. All of the selections are from red varietals; […]
Argentinean Wines: Crios de Susana Balbo and BenMarco
Crios de Susana Balbo was created by legendary Argentine female winemaker Susana Balbo as a second-label to her reserve level wines that also bear her name. Susana Balbo earned her […]
July 28, 2001: Wines of Patagonia, Argentina
Patagonia is located more than 990 miles south of Mendoza and contains the southernmost planted vineyards in the Americas. It is an extremely cool-climate region with a long, drawn-out growing [&helli