Tag: malbec

Malbec World Day is on April 17 and I have two Malbecs for you from Bodega Luigi Bosca in Argentina.  Malbec is best known as the signature red grape of Argentina, although it originally comes from France, both in Bordeaux and in Cahors. Let me tell you about these two wines. My Tasting Notes Bodega Luigi Bosca La Linda Private Selection Old Vines Malbec 2019…

Okanagan’s Osoyoos Larose is well known for their top-tier Le Grand Vin and their second-tier wine, Petales d’Osoyoos.  Their inaugural wine, Osoyoos Larose Le Grand Vin 2001, exceeded all expectations at home and abroad.  Myself and a group of other media and sommeliers were invited to sit down for a casual dinner with winemaker Michael Kullman to taste through some…

This article is a 2-for-1.  I tasted two Malbec wines made by UKO Wines from Argentina.  This article is a 2-for-1 because the winery will be pouring the Malbec wines at the Festival Tasting Room at the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2023 AND you can celebrate Malbec World Day by sipping these wines on April 17.  The only thing you…

Let’s welcome Bodega Huanacache to the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2023 and look forward to trying their Chardonnay and Malbec wines.  Here is some info about the winery and their wines, in their own words. About Bodega Huanacache Our estate is located in the center-west of San Juan province, by the foothills of the Andes mountain range. The climate is…

Let’s welcome Bodega Luis Segundo Correas from Mendoza, Argentina to the Vancouver International Wine Festival. Hear about the winery, in their own words. About Bodega Luis Segundo Correas The Correas family arrived in Mendoza at the end of the 16th Century, with Mr. Pedro Correas de Larrea, who married Mrs. Beatriz de Videla, a native of the province. The viticulture…

The Bodega Catena Zapata winery is masterful at producing top-quality Malbec wines in Argentina.  I was fortunate to attend an online wine tasting of three Malbecs recently released by the winery.  The wine tasting was led by Marina Castillo, Export Manager for Catena Zapata. About Bodega Catena Zapata and Their Vineyards Marina gave us some background information such as the…

Here is a new Argentinean winery to me that is coming to the Vancouver International Wine Festival.  Welcome UKO Wines.  Here is info about the winery, in their own words. About UKO Wines UKO Wines is a new project, established in 2016 with a vision to create small lots of high-quality wines thoughtfully tended throughout the winemaking process. It is…

Let’s welcome Bodega Catena Zapata from Argentina to the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2023.  I’ve enjoyed their wines for many years. Here is information provided to me about the winery and the wines that will be poured at the Festival International Tasting room.  Enjoy. About Bodega Catena Zapata At heart, Catena is a story about family. The family who poured their…

Let’s toast Bodega Argento from Argentina at the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2023.  Read about their organic and sustainable winemaking from the winery. About Bodega Argento Our purpose is to lead Argentine viticulture in a sustainable way, respecting our environment and developing brands of high perceived value, traded internationally. Argento’s organic backstory starts in 2012 under the expert eye of…

I was fortunate to be invited to taste two vintages of Seña wines from Chile paired with dishes at Black + Blue restaurant in downtown Vancouver.  The wine luncheon and tasting was led by Mr. Michel Couttolenc, Fine Wines Director for Viñedo Chadwick and Seña. Seña is a joint venture winery started in 1995 between Napa Valley’s Robert Mondavi and Chile’s…