Franco, the Chief Agronomist explains here why sandy soil accelerate maturity and reduce the damp pests.
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What to Expect at a Wine Tasting and How to Prepare
Join us for a wine tasting at Domaine Bousquet Key takeaways: Wine tastings can range from large events with multiple winemakers to intimate gatherings. The best wine tastings take place next to the vineyards where the grapes are grown. Attending a wine tasting is a great way to learn more about a winery and its […]
Generational Wine Trends from Baby Boomers to Gen Z
Exploring the wine preferences of different generations Key takeaways: Different generations have wine preferences as it relates to consumption, packaging, varietal, and more. Baby boomers still consume the largest percentage of wine but other generations are beginning to consume more. Younger generations (Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z) are starting to drink a larger share […]
Domaine Bousquet Grows Vines and a Village
While Peter Gabriel sings about “Digging in the Dirt,” Franco Bastias, Chief Agronomist for, and Anne Bousquet, owner of, Domaine Bousquet were “Dishing the Dirt” at a recent seminar presented over Zoom. I had previously met Anne (see this story) and it was a pleasure to see her again and make Franco’s acquaintance. More specifically, while this presentation […]
Wines of the Week: Three Laudable Bag In Box Wines Made With Organic Grapes
Natural Origins Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon Natural Origins is the latest venture from husband and wife Labid al Ameri and Anne Bousquet. The entrepreneurial duo also owns and runs the Uco Valley winery and estate Domaine Bousquet, Argentina’s foremost exporter of wines made with organic fruit. The Natural Origins Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon are South America’s first 3-liter box […]
Bring These Wines to the BBQ Toast to summertime grilling for under $30
Long live summer! When the days are longer, the water is warmer and the air is thicker. Though summer may not be the most pleasant season here in South Florida with its relentless heat and threat of hurricanes, there are still some summer traditions that we can enjoy while sweating through the day. When […]
For Teachers, Moms, Friends: Show Appreciation with Organic Corvezzo Prosecco and PortoVino Purses
It’s time to celebrate! After a year of lock downs during the COVID 19 pandemic, now that so many people have one or both vaccines, it feels like the world is starting to open up again. And so yes it’s time to celebrate and what better than sparkling wine and hugs for hard working moms, […]
What to Cook Mom This Mother’s Day and the Perfect Wine To Serve With It
Take it from me, a seasoned mom. I love it when my three daughters spoil me, especially with a home-cooked meal. For decades, and still today, it’s usually been the other way around. After all, no matter how old your children are, a mother’s job is never done! And I’ve found that there’s no easier […]
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up for May 10, 2021
I taste a bunch-o-wine (technical term for more than most people). So each week, I share some of my wine reviews (mostly from samples) and tasting notes in a “mini-review” format. They are meant to be quirky, fun, and (mostly) easily-digestible reviews of (mostly) currently available wines (click here for the skinny on how to […]
Wine Press – Two Outstanding, Organic Red Wines From Domaine Bousquet in Argentina
Mention Argentina and most wine lovers immediately think of robust, Malbec wines. And why wouldn’t we? These luxurious red wines taste great with steak, roasted chicken and other hearty foods. That’s one of the reasons why I went to Argentina for two weeks 16 years ago – to learn more about its wine and this […]
