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behind the cork
2022 Domaine Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon ($13) A 1990 vacation in Argentina was all it took. For third-generation winemaker Jean Bousquet, it was love at first sight. The object of the Frenchman’s desire: the Gualtallary Valley, a scenic, remote, ar...
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general
It really is true that southern hemisphere wines are older than northern hemisphere wines! This is simply because of the opposite seasons between the northern hemisphere and the southern hemisphere. So, if you compare wines labeled as “2020” from a...
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behind the cork
2022 Domaine Bousquet Malbec ($13) A 1990 vacation in Argentina was all it took. For third-generation winemaker Jean Bousquet, it was love at first sight. The object of the Frenchman’s desire: the Gualtallary Valley, a scenic, remote, arid terrain h...
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ever wonder
When it comes to wines, there are two major categories of organics: ‘Wines made with Organic Grapes’ and ‘Organic Wine.’ Here’s a quick overview of each. Wines Made with Organic Grapes Wines made from organically grown grapes are much more commo...
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behind the cork
Embraced for their freshness, vibrant aromatics and fruit-forward qualities, wines from the Gualtallary zone of Tupungato in Mendoza’s Uco Valley have become “must-haves” for Argentine connoisseurs. With altitudes ranging up to 5,249 feet, Gualtallar...
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ever wonder
Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are two very popular white wine grape varieties that are considered go-to wines for many people just looking to enjoy a glass of wine. The differences of their aromas and flavors really depend on where they were grown,...
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