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Tag Archives: Torrontes
a wine tour of Cafayate, in the northwest of Argentina
November is spring in Argentina, and we were there November, 2008. The northwest of Argentina is the most amazing region. This blog focuses on Cafayate, one small town in that area with its four wineries that offered free tastings. (from my … Continue reading
Posted in Food around the world, Las Américas
Tagged Argentina, Bodega, Cabernet Sauvignon, cabrito, Cafayate, cooking, cuisine, empanada, food, matambre, Mlabec, parrillada, picada, Quebrada, Quilmes, Salta, tannat, tasting, Torrontes, tour, wine, wineries
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Stay-at-Home Wine Tour of South America
Our instructor, Lynn Coulthard, started our wine tour of South America with a sparkling Torrontés, a cool region wine from Patagonia in the south of Argentina. The sweet sparkling wine, akin to Asti Spumanti, was priced at $26 and good value. The next … Continue reading
Posted in Las Américas, Uruguay & Chile
Tagged Argentina, aroma, blind tastings, Bordeaux blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Chardonnay, Chile, Malbec, Mendoza, Patagonia, Salta, Sauvignon Blanc, signature grape, Syrah, Tannant, tasting, Torrontes, Uruguay, vino blanco, wine, wine region
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