Behind the Cork™ – Domaine Bousquet Sparkling Wines
When it comes to the best-selling Argentine bubbly in the U.S., Domaine Bousquet leads the way. Their #1 status is no accident – in just a few years, Argentina’s foremost producer and exporter of certified organic wines has built up a legion of fans in the U.S. for its distinctive Uco Valley Charmat-method Brut and […]
Value Wines for New Year’s Eve
Where did 2021 go? If you are anything like me it probably went too quickly! I think time moves at a different rhythm in post pandemic times. But, here we are getting ready to celebrate another holiday season, another new year’s eve with masks, and this time after requesting PCR negative tests from all your […]
The medallists from The Global Malbec Masters 2021
We reveal all the medal-winners from this year’s Global Malbec Masters, which saw wines from a range of nations pick up top scores, from Chile to Argentina, Turkey to South Africa, with some of 2021’s most impressive samples hailing from south west France. OVER THE years we’ve been running The Global Malbec Masters, we’ve witnessed a […]
Domaine Bousquet Reserve Cabernet Franc 2020
Starting this month, the Argentinian winemaker Domaine Bousquet introduces a new Uco Valley Reserve Cabernet Franc to the U.S. The debut 2020 vintage Domaine Bousquet Reserve Cabernet Franc joins an existing line of Reserve-designated varietals comprising their Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Pinot Noir. All are line-priced at $18 per 750-ml. bottle, and 100% certified […]
The best Malbecs of 2021
Having released all the results from this year’s Global Malbec Masters, we bring you the best Malbecs of 2021, taking in 17 delicious wines from £11 to over £50. CAMELION ORGANIC, DOMAINE BOUSQUET, 2021 Producer: Domaine Bousquet Region: Mendoza, Uco Valley Country: Argentina Grape variety: Malbec Abv: 14% Vintage: 2021 Closure: Screwcap Approx. retail price: £11 Medal: […]
Argentinean winemakers must do more to use water wisely, says co-operative chief
Argentinean winemakers must change and improve their water consumption habits, according to a wine co-operative member. Mauricio Castro of VinoDinámicos, a non-profit group of 10 Mendoza-based organic and biodynamic producers, told Forbes it was vital that producers changed the way they irrigated their grape crops. “The wine industry will have no choice but to improve its use of […]
How Winemakers Are Adapting to Changing Winds
Many new AVAs have been created based on the impact of wind—but those winds, including famed ones from around the world, are changing with the climate. What can viticulturists and winemakers do to keep up? When the Petaluma Gap AVA set out to distinguish itself from other northern California growing regions, it didn’t look first […]
Argentine Winemakers Put Water Resources And Soil Health As Top Priorities
Argentina is one of the fastest-growing New World wine exporters, an exciting region of diverse terroirs and highly dedicated producers. Most of the country’s vineyards surround the foothills of the Andes Mountains, extending into a range of environments including cooler southern latitudes, high-altitude sites, arid plains, and newly explored Atlantic vineyards. Most of the moisture supplying […]
Wine Selections for the Holidays
It’s been a long year. Whatever holidays you may be celebrating, I wish you and yours safety, joy, and good food and wine. So, this week I have some selections that are all over the map. I tried to curate some samples that would please crowds, provide joy and pair well with celebrations and wintry […]
News Briefs for December 7, 2021
•The energy was electric inside Las Vegas’ Mirage ballroom Dec. 4 as wine lovers gathered for the first installment of Wine Spectator’s 2021 Grand Tour. This sold-out event was the first Grand Tour since April 2019, and represented a much-anticipated reunion for the wine community. Wine Spectator has a full recap. •Argentina’s Domaine Bousquet has launched Uco […]
