Archive for the ‘Bonarda’ Category

Beyond Malbecs: Great Wines from Argentina

By Miss Fox | Argentina, Bonarda, Malbec, Red Blends, Torrontes

In this week’s class we ventured away from the typical Argentinean wine, Malbecs. The lowest grade in the class was a B- and the highest was a B+. So the class discovered that wines from Argentina can be excellent tasting and great on the pocketbook. Many students will be purchasing these wines again. ARGENTINEAN WINE

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Wines of Argentina and Chile

By Miss Fox | Argentina, Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Chardonnay, Chile, Malbec

First, last week, I was corrected by a Master of Wine student that Syrah and Shiraz are clones of the same grape, not exactly the same grape. Also, Syrah may have originated in the Middle East. I love when people get riled up about grapes! Last week we enjoyed wines from Chile (thoughts of health

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Wines to Pair With Comfort Food

By Miss Fox | Argentina, Australia, Bonarda, Chianti, Italy, New Zealand, Pinot Noir, Port, Sauvignon Blanc

Is your mom cooking up your old favorites? Making some homemade mac & cheese? What wines should you drink with comfort foods? Let’s face it. There are some meals – usually featured in the fallĀ and winter – that are just special. The smell of them can transport you back in time. Now you’re all grown

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