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El Esteco Don David Malbec Reserve 2018
Bodega El Esteco was founded in 1892 by David Michel and Gabriela Torino and is located in the Calchaqui Valley, in Argentina’s northwest province of Salta. The Calchaqui Valley, located at 5,500 feet above sea level and rising to over … Continue reading
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Tagged Argentina, Calchaqui, David Michel, Don David, El Esteco, Gabriela Torino, Malbec, Real Canadian liquor store, Reserve, Salta, South America, Wine, Wine Reviews
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Costco Wine Buys
We found this little gem at our Costco wine shop the other day and based on some on-line ratings courtesy of the Wine Enthusiast, we thought we’d give it a go. The price was for a case lot only, no … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California wine, Columbia Crest Grand Estates, Costco Canada Liquor, Costco Wines, Malbec, Merlot, Merlot Blend, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Red Blend, Syrah, Viognier, Washington State wine, Wine, Wine Reviews, Zinfandel
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New Spanish and Argentine wines
A couple of new wines have popped up at our local Costco wine shop. A delicious Italian red from Tuscany that has been produced every year since 1946 by one of the oldest wine producing families in Italy and a … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Costco Canada Liquor, Italy, Malbec, Mendoza Valley, Merlot, Piero Antinori, Sangiovese, Santa Cristina, Syrah, Tuscany, Wine Enthusiast
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Costco Wines
Alberta is the only province in Canada were wines, spirits and ales are sold at Costco. When two of our adult children moved to Alberta awhile back, while visiting them I would make a wine run and thought I had … Continue reading
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Tagged Argentina, Beer Reviews, Costco Wines, Cote du Rhone, Italy, Kirkland, Malbec, New Zealand, Prosecco, Sauvignon Blanc, Seghesio, Wine, Wine Reviews, Zinfandel
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Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a magical name. Of all the wine regions in the world, it is without a doubt the most famous. It is a city, a region and a source of fine wines all at the same time and also … Continue reading
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Tagged Alcohol, Best Buys, Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Laughing Stock, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Wine, Wine Columns, Wine Reviews
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Wines of Argentina
Of the two main wine producing regions of South America, Chile has the biggest reputation. However, their next-door neighbour, Argentina, has in recent years begun producing some fantastic wines at great prices. And consumers are snapping up these bargains. Argentina … Continue reading
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Tagged Alcohol, Argentina, Best Buys, Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Casa de Campo, Charbono, Chardonnay, Chile, Finca Los Primos, Graffigna Torrontes, La Vuelta Syrah, Malbec, Masi Passo Doble, Mendoza Valley, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, South America, Syrah, Wine, Wine Columns, Wine Reviews
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Malbec
Walk into any wine shop and you should be able to tell which grape varieties are the most popular. Go to Australian and you will a plethora of Shiraz along with some Cabernet and Chardonnay. Check out the U.S. and … Continue reading
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Tagged 123% tax, Argentina, Auxerrois, BCLDB, Bordeaux, Cahors, Casa de Campo, Cot, Graffigna Reserve, ine Spectator, La Chamiza, Malbec, malbec world day, Mendoza Valley, provincial liquor monopoly, Sur de Los Andes, Terrazas Reserva, Wine, Wine Columns, Wine Reviews, World Malbec Day
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An Article on Spanish Wines
Spanish wines are red-hot. The economic meltdown of the past 3-4 years has greatly affected the wine business here in BC and no doubt abroad also. All one has to do is look at the different wine categories in BC … Continue reading
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Tagged Argentina, Artazuri Garnacha, Australia, Best Buys, Bodega La Linze, Bodegas Lan Crianza, Castilla Y Leon, Cataluña, El Burro Kickass Garnacha, France, Italy, Jumilla, Malbec, Navarra, Phylloxera, Ribera del Duero, Rioja, Spanish wines, Wine, Wine Columns, Wine Reviews, WinesfromSpain.com, Yecla
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