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Tikal 2008 Patriota (60% Bonarda, 40% Malbec) Mendoza #vinegeek

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March 24th, 2013 | Tags: , , , | Category: VINEgeek VINstagram | Leave a comment.

Two Alex Elman Wines

Finally catching up on some old tasting notes. Here are a couple of wines from Alex Elman Wines, an importer who decided to create her own label, featuring wines from Argentina made from organic grapes. You may notice braille on the labels; that’s because Alex Elman lost her sight in her 20s. Read the full [...]

January 18th, 2012 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Price: 11-15 bucks, Tasting Notes | Leave a comment.

Oddball Wine of the Week: Bonarda

Okay, so this may be the least odd of my Oddball series to date. (So far, I’ve done Lagrein, Prieto Picudo, and rosé of Spatburgunder.) I bet many of you have heard of Bonarda from Argentina, and some of you may have tried it. What makes it an oddball to me is no one seems to [...]

December 24th, 2009 | Tags: , , , | Category: Price: 11-15 bucks, Tasting Notes | Leave a comment.

Finca El Portillo Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Mendoza

Producer:  Bodegas Salentein

Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Appellation: Mendoza (Argentina), Valle de Uco

Vineyards: 100% estate vineyard Finca El Oasis. High elevation (3445 feet).  Alluvial soils. Night harvested.

Aging: 100% stainless steel

Alcohol: 13.5%

Price: I paid $8.49

My tasting notes:  The nose is steely, with citrusy aromas. The high elevation, night harvesting and stainless [...]

June 28th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Price: 10 bucks or less, Tasting Notes | Leave a comment.
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