Argentina

Is four years old too old for Argentine Chardonnay? Domaine Jean Bousquet Chardonnay 2010, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina (£7.95 Saddleworth Wine Vault) Quite an old-fashioned buttery style (or is this the age showing through?), slightly oily tinned peach flavours with a dollop of cream and a sprinkling of nuts, still some […]

Domaine Jean Bousquet Chardonnay 2010, Mendoza, Argentina

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A wine that shames several rather higher-priced Malbecs Trivento Malbec Reserve 2013, Mendoza, Argentina (£8.99 Tesco) Vibrant young wine, initially a bit shy, with the spicy vanilla-scented oak taking centre stage, but with time, the deep dark fruit flavours – blackcurrant, black cherry, damson, and blackberry – come more to […]

Trivento Malbec Reserve 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

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A bit less blatant than many a Torrontés, and all the better for it Dante Robino Torrontés 2012, Mendoza, Argentina (£7.95 Saddleworth Wine Vault) Quite a dainty and fresh style, with ginger-tinged apricot and peach flavours, a light floral character and zesty citrus acidity to keep it all perky. B(+)

Dante Robino Torrontés 2012, Mendoza, Argentina

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World Malbec Day, or Malbec World Day, or whatever you want to call it, is April 17th – today! The perfect opportunity to glug some of this joyful grape variety…. Trapiche Pure Malbec 2013, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina (£8.99 The Co-op) A gush of young crunchy fruit, very like […]

Malbec World Day 2014

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Cournon Lafleur Malbec Pays d’Oc 2012, France (£7.99 Majestic) Simple fresh young wine, plenty of dark, violet-scented berry flavour, and the earthiness of southern France, but I’m not sure whether it’s improved by the vanilla-tinged oakiness. B Viña Cobos Felino Malbec 2012, Argentina (£9.99-£13.99 Amps Fine Wines, Hennings Wine, Alliance […]

Wine Tasting Video: Malbec from France and Argentina

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