by Keith S Wallace | argentina, chile, South America |
South America is one of the most exciting places in the wine world right now. From Malbec to Syrah to lesser-known gems like Torrontes and Tannat, South America is a gold mine for delicious, smartly priced wines. We’ll show you how to buy great wine at fantastic...
by Keith S Wallace | argentina, luxury, wine class |
When you fell in love with Malbec, where were you? Where you in a bar in Rittenhouse or in your boyfriend’s dirty apartment? Did you think you were sitting in a chocolate jacuzzi dreaming of a cherry cola happy ending? Were you smitten at first taste, and the...
by Keith S Wallace | 2014, argentina, Malbec, wine review | South American Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews
The uber-popular style of Malbec –oozing with milk chocolate softness– is just a single iteration of this grape’s possibilities. This bottle will elevate your expectations. Aromas of fresh basil and earl grey tea drift through red fruit. The palate...
by Keith S Wallace | argentina, Malbec, wine review | South American Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews
Valentin Bianchi is an old-school Argentinian winery that was founded in the 1920’s. It’s one of the brands you see everywhere in Buenos Aires, but rarely outside the country. This is a different style of Argentinian malbec than you may be used to....
by Keith S Wallace | 2013, argentina, Chairman's Selection, Finca Flichman, Mendoza, Paisaje de Barrancas, PLCB, Wine & Spirits Stores, Wine Ratings, wine-reviews | South American Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews
This is a growling beast of a wine, trained from birth to dominate the dining room table and chew up any wine glass it is poured into. The nose is oak-dominant with toasted spice and sweet vanilla that turn quickly into toasted caramel and burning chocolate. Flavors...
