Argentine Wines 101 and Q&A thread
Aug 15, 2008 | 8:30 pm
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Yes.... there are a few dessert wines that are very similar to what Vin Santo will usually offer. Ive mentioned a few of these labels on various threads on these boards.... feel to PM or email me on this so that we can discuss further.
Sep 12, 2008 | 4:28 am
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A new producer to watch out for is Jorge Catena... and his Ricomenciare line of wines. Good stuff.... more details later.
Sep 26, 2008 | 4:46 pm
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Here are the details of the four new wines from the Ricomenciare winery:
Ricomenciare Altisimo Malbec 2006
Ricomenciare Altisimo Cabernet Franc 2006
Ricomenciare Malbec/Cabernet Franc 2006
Ricomenciare Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc 2006
Ricomenciare Altisimo Malbec 2006
Ricomenciare Altisimo Cabernet Franc 2006
Ricomenciare Malbec/Cabernet Franc 2006
Ricomenciare Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc 2006
Sep 26, 2008 | 5:00 pm
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Angelica Zapata Malbec Alta
The most Amazing wine I have ever had! I brought three bottles back from a trip to Buenos Aires in 2005 and just had the last one two months ago--I have searched and search--you can not get it in the states.
I can only hope to go back and get more some day.
The most Amazing wine I have ever had! I brought three bottles back from a trip to Buenos Aires in 2005 and just had the last one two months ago--I have searched and search--you can not get it in the states.
I can only hope to go back and get more some day.
Sep 27, 2008 | 4:29 am
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Indeed, the Angelica Zapata series of wines are not normally available in North America & Europe. It is a very special wine... but sourcing it does have some issues,
Feel free to PM me should you need any details.
Indeed, the Angelica Zapata series of wines are not normally available in North America & Europe. It is a very special wine... but sourcing it does have some issues,
Feel free to PM me should you need any details.
Sep 27, 2008 | 12:47 pm
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Indeed, the Angelica Zapata series of wines are not normally available in North America & Europe. It is a very special wine... but sourcing it does have some issues,
Feel free to PM me should you need any details.
Indeed, the Angelica Zapata series of wines are not normally available in North America & Europe. It is a very special wine... but sourcing it does have some issues,
Feel free to PM me should you need any details.
2004 Nicasia Vineyard - Malbec
are available at macarthur in dc.
is it of similar quality? or is the angelica even more good yet.
Sep 27, 2008 | 1:31 pm
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The above mentioned single vineyard wines are also of excellent quality, comparable to the Angelica Malbec - and some single vineyards (depending on the vintage) can be even better.
Oct 4, 2008 | 6:27 pm
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Are those wines going to be exported ?
Oct 4, 2008 | 7:10 pm
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Are those wines going to be exported ?
Exports are planned, but production is still soo small its hard to say when this will happen.
Originally Posted by rolov
Are those wines going to be exported ?
Oct 4, 2008 | 8:14 pm
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Angelica Zapata Malbec Alta
The most Amazing wine I have ever had! I brought three bottles back from a trip to Buenos Aires in 2005 and just had the last one two months ago--I have searched and search--you can not get it in the states.
I can only hope to go back and get more some day.
The most Amazing wine I have ever had! I brought three bottles back from a trip to Buenos Aires in 2005 and just had the last one two months ago--I have searched and search--you can not get it in the states.
I can only hope to go back and get more some day.
http://www.shopriteliquors.com/sku16160.html
about $50 USD a bottle for the 2004 only showing 5 bottles left
Suerte
SAM
Oct 5, 2008 | 6:21 am
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Actually you can find it on the east coast. Here is one link
http://www.shopriteliquors.com/sku16160.html
about $50 USD a bottle for the 2004 only showing 5 bottles left
Suerte
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SAM-- The wine you found is not Angelica Malbec. The Catena Alta is in a similar price bracket, but it is not the same wine.
Originally Posted by samftla
Originally Posted by globe_spinner
Angelica Zapata Malbec Alta
The most Amazing wine I have ever had! I brought three bottles back from a trip to Buenos Aires in 2005 and just had the last one two months ago--I have searched and search--you can not get it in the states.
I can only hope to go back and get more some day.
The most Amazing wine I have ever had! I brought three bottles back from a trip to Buenos Aires in 2005 and just had the last one two months ago--I have searched and search--you can not get it in the states.
I can only hope to go back and get more some day.
Actually you can find it on the east coast. Here is one link
http://www.shopriteliquors.com/sku16160.html
about $50 USD a bottle for the 2004 only showing 5 bottles left
Suerte
SAM
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Oct 10, 2008 | 6:52 pm
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Noooo... gracia a vo'....... 
Originally Posted by samftla
Thanks for the clarification
Sam
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Oct 10, 2008 | 6:59 pm
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just found this thread by accident - and i am glad that i did. I have tasted malbec over the last three years in different restaurants and enjoyed it - now i know more
great info and suggestions by all
great info and suggestions by all
Oct 12, 2008 | 7:52 am
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Another great producer to look out for is Sur de los Andes. They are expanding distribution in the USA so be on the lookout. My favorites are the Infinito and the Gran Reserve Malbec, but their classic line is very good also and is a stellar performer in terms of QPR.
Another great producer to look out for is Sur de los Andes. They are expanding distribution in the USA so be on the lookout. My favorites are the Infinito and the Gran Reserve Malbec, but their classic line is very good also and is a stellar performer in terms of QPR.
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