Argentine Wines 101 and Q&A thread
Sep 27, 2010 | 2:30 pm
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Just for reference, a current vintage CZ Estiba Reservada (2005) costs USD160.
Just for reference, a current vintage CZ Estiba Reservada (2005) costs USD160.
Sep 27, 2010 | 3:20 pm
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Passed through EZE last Saturday and they are selling it in Duty Free at $US159, I presume the $160 is retail in the city with tax included. So if I get a VAT refund of about 14% after fees/commission I only have to buy 5 bottles in the city to pay for my Reciprocity Fee
Please email/PM me if you are in the market for this wine..... aside from the Estiba there are various other wines in this same bracket that I would suggest you consider.
Oct 2, 2010 | 5:11 am
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Here an updated list of still white wines that I suggest folks seek out and try....
Clara Benegas Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc
Rutini Coleccion Chardonnay
Alma Negra Viognier
Lurton Corte Friulano
Rutini Apartado Blanco
Luigi Bosca Gala III
Clara Benegas Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc
Rutini Coleccion Chardonnay
Alma Negra Viognier
Lurton Corte Friulano
Rutini Apartado Blanco
Luigi Bosca Gala III
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Oct 10, 2010 | 8:34 am
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Here are some new reds to consider:
Patron Santiago Gran Reserva
Vila Seca Cabernet Merlot
Renacer Enamore Blend
Chacra Mainque Merlot
Here are some new reds to consider:
Patron Santiago Gran Reserva
Vila Seca Cabernet Merlot
Renacer Enamore Blend
Chacra Mainque Merlot
Nov 23, 2010 | 5:46 pm
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the alexandria whole foods was pouring three flavors of catina zapada (as near as i could figure)at the afternoon tasting. 2 vineyard malbecs and a cab. i thought the wines undrinkable. maybe next week if open the whole 7 days. hard as rocks. funny watching all these dippy little ladies tasting and saying polite little things.they also had a 4th, which was under a different label, blended, i think with merlot, but maybe cab(i don't think or remember so good any more) and only $75 a bottle. the catina zapatas were $125/bottle. the one i saw was an adrianna(sp). i presume they will be poured again tomorrow.
Nov 23, 2010 | 6:44 pm
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slawecki-- Im guessing the wines were from Catena Zapata. The Cab based blend was probably Nicolas Catena Zapata.... or perhaps Catena Alta Cabernet..? The two single vineyard malbecs were probably Nicasia and Adrianna Vineyards. What vintages...??
Dec 1, 2010 | 10:09 am
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new books. wash post reviews. Terry Theise imports the finest of champagnes. not very popular with ft crowd cause the labels are not that well advertised.
the tough to have much respect for a wine spectator writer. i do not know him.
ms catenia certainly makes good wines.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...113005112.html
the tough to have much respect for a wine spectator writer. i do not know him.
ms catenia certainly makes good wines.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...113005112.html
Dec 1, 2010 | 4:54 pm
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Nieto Senetiner has just launched a blend of Malbecs from different altitudes under their Cadus label... impressive stuff!! ^
Should be available in the US for $25-30 per bottle.
Nieto Senetiner has just launched a blend of Malbecs from different altitudes under their Cadus label... impressive stuff!! ^
Should be available in the US for $25-30 per bottle.
Dec 11, 2010 | 7:18 pm
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Nieto also launched 2 new Sparklers....
NS Grand Cuvee (Charmat Lungo)
Cadus Brut Nature (Champenoise)
Nieto also launched 2 new Sparklers....
NS Grand Cuvee (Charmat Lungo)
Cadus Brut Nature (Champenoise)
Dec 11, 2010 | 7:28 pm
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Nov 13, 2011 | 3:46 am
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Rutini has just launched its new Icon Malbec... the Apartado Gran Malbec 2008. This is the first vintage of this wine, and is a "secret" project of Paul Hobbs. This is a blend of old and new vines from the top Mendoza microclimates.. truly exceptional stuff. Excellent balance of power, elegance, mature fruit profile and long silky finish. Solid cellaring potential.... a new legacy for top Argentine Malbec has just been born....
Nov 13, 2011 | 1:19 pm
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To update the price on a wine that was commented on a few pages up, the new vintage of Catena Zapata Estiba Reservada 2006 costs AR$1500 per bottle....
Blame the Chinese..... yes, 90% of this vintage has gone to Shanghai and Beijing....
Blame the Chinese..... yes, 90% of this vintage has gone to Shanghai and Beijing....
Nov 13, 2011 | 1:44 pm
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Earlier this year I bought a bottle of what was the current vintage ?2005 in a supermarket in Sao Paulo for R230 ($US130). I happen to be in Sao Paulo now and you have persuaded me to go searching again for another bottle!
Nov 14, 2011 | 5:57 am
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That may be a good idea.... in any event, make sure we are talking about the same wine... this is not the Nicolas Catena Zapata, its the Estiba Reservada. Different bottle, different juice, etc....