Argentine Wines 101 and Q&A thread
Jul 5, 2009 | 4:56 pm
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Have you tasted it....?
Originally Posted by Eastbay1K
Comments on Durigutti Malbec Reserva 2005?
Jul 5, 2009 | 5:15 pm
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No, not yet. Bought a "way underpriced" bottle of it, because the local wine store received a case from one of his importers, but it wasn't something he usually has - he hadn't even tried it yet, nor was it on display. We were speaking of South America wines and he mentioned this, so I bought a bottle.
Jul 6, 2009 | 4:07 am
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If you like the bolder malbec style, I will guess that you will enjoy it. Its not a super complex wine with multiple layers of aromatics - but IMO it provides a good example of Malbec in this style.
If you like the bolder malbec style, I will guess that you will enjoy it. Its not a super complex wine with multiple layers of aromatics - but IMO it provides a good example of Malbec in this style.
Jul 7, 2009 | 6:37 pm
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Maybe you should try one of the Malbecs made by Lamadrid....
Maybe you should try one of the Malbecs made by Lamadrid....
Jul 11, 2009 | 5:43 am
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Sorry but Ive never seen that label here. Im guessing its a private label made only made for export to Gringo-Landia... 
Originally Posted by Eastbay1K
Ok, now seeking expert (non RP 
) comment on AR Guentota 2004 Old Vine Malbec. Que pensas vos?
) comment on AR Guentota 2004 Old Vine Malbec. Que pensas vos?
Jul 11, 2009 | 9:24 am
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30 bucks plus sales tax... for a Belasco...
Originally Posted by slawecki
Belasco De Baquedano AR Guentota Malbec 2004. $25-30 in usa.
imported by Angels wine of la ca.
imported by Angels wine of la ca.
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Jul 11, 2009 | 2:52 pm
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Well for $6.99 less a case discount (I bought 6 and split it with another wine) it wasn't bad. Somewhat too fruit forward for me, but it will be a crowd pleaser. At $6.29/bottle, a deal.
Jul 12, 2009 | 4:46 am
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$6 is more like what I thought it should cost.
$6 is more like what I thought it should cost.
Jul 12, 2009 | 9:28 am
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How is availability of Argentine Wine in Texas these days...?!
How is availability of Argentine Wine in Texas these days...?!
Jul 12, 2009 | 3:29 pm
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there's more argentine wine in texas than there are cow patties. brotherin law took me to an upscale in dallas to get something his cousin makes, and they had about 100 choices. wine was distributed by a VA distributor.
Jul 12, 2009 | 7:04 pm
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Jul 12, 2009 | 8:15 pm
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Spec's is great, but they're only in the southern part of the state, based in Houston. Huge selection and great prices.
A couple years ago I moved to the DFW area and have been very disappointed in the wine stores compared to Austin, Houston, and even San Antonio.
Because of old and silly laws dating from Prohibition, wine retailing is really screwy here, with all kinds of senseless restrictions.
A couple years ago I moved to the DFW area and have been very disappointed in the wine stores compared to Austin, Houston, and even San Antonio.
Because of old and silly laws dating from Prohibition, wine retailing is really screwy here, with all kinds of senseless restrictions.