This week I met with Labid al Ameri (pictured above), co-owner of Domaine Bousquet, in London to hear the story of how this French-owned winery grew to become Argentina’s leading organic producer, and also to taste through some of the wines. The story begins with a vineyard owner who swapped the south of France for…
Posted on November 11, 2022 by the drunken cyclist It is time for another edition of “Random Samples”–I occasionally get samples from marketing agencies and/or producers, and these can often be grouped together into some sort of over-arching theme: Sauvignon Two Ways, Chardonnay Any Day, If It Doesn’t Sparkle, It Doesn’t Matter. 2018 Alpha Omega Cabernet Sauvignon Vine Trail Sunshine Valley,…
A mix of freezing nights and warm days harmed vines throughout the country, but winemakers don’t yet know the extent of the damage By Aaron Romano Nov 15, 2022 Several of Argentina’s leading wine regions were devastated by consecutive days of widespread freezing conditions recently, impacting tens of thousands of acres of vines throughout the…
By Rich Mauro Special to The Gazette In this March 20, 2017 photo people have dinner at a restaurant during an activity called “The Argentine Experience” in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Tourists participating in “The Argentine Experience” have the chance to learn about the local cuisine, wine and traditions during a dinner in Buenos Aires. (AP Photo/Natacha…
By MoreAboutWine.com – Oct 9, 2022 By Tom Marquardt and Patrick Darr Although it seems that more and more of the wine business is consolidating under large conglomerates, many independent family operations continue to thrive and some even maintain a national sales presence. “Family owned” still appears on many winery labels and conveys a readily…
By Harpers Editorial Published: 22 August, 2022 With the first half of 2022 already history, Harpers asked key trade figures to highlight the current challenges, ongoing trends and opportunities. We continue our series with insights from Anne Bousquet, CEO, Co-founder and partner of Domaine Bousquet. How ‘back to normal’ are you as a business? I would say we are more…
Michael Hastings Aug 21, 2022 Updated Aug 21, 2022 Here’s my latest batch of wine reviews, roughly in order of preference: –Falanghina del Sannio 2020 Feudi di San Gregorio, Italy, $23. Apple, lemon, herbs, flowers and stone fruit. Good acidity, rounded in the mouth with a lingering finish. Very good. –Elena Walch 2019 Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige,…
written by Agustina Abal | updated August 17th, 2022 Have you ever tried sulphite-free Malbec? Rodrigo Serrano, winemaker at Domain Bousquet in Uco Valley, talks about the concept behind Virgen and how he makes their natural wines. Bousquet were one of the modern pioneers of organic wine in Argentina, and started making this line of no added sulphite wines…
Below are 10 wines for summer drinking. They are all under $20 and most have a low alcohol content. Prosecco Rosé DOC Extra Dry Millesimo NV (Veneto) Albino Armani made from 90% Glera and 10% Pinot Noir. The production area is Alta Grave Friulana and the training system is Guyot. When the cuveé is ready a long second fermentation…
AUGUST 5, 2022 BY EVEBUSHMAN In my never-ending quest to keep an open mind about wine and spirits, and never be a snob, I recently accepted samples of canned wine to review. Yes, you read that right, Eve has reviewed canned wine, just for you. And lest you think that I judged said wine based on the vessel alone,…