Tag: Mendoza
Global Masters Judges Find Increased Quality, Values in Malbec
Malbec is gaining in global popularity as a lower-priced varietal that is a great match for a wide range of cuisine on its own or in blends with other Bordeaux varietals, or even racier grapes, such as Zinfandel, Syrah, and...
Read MoreEasy Sipping Party, Picnic, and Patio Wines Under $30
by Tom Gable | Aug 31, 2023 | Argentina, Australia, Bordeaux, Burgundy, California, Discoveries, France, Oregon, Values, Washington | 0
We do much of our searching for good values in quality wines at different Costcos in our region and screening discount daily offers from online merchants or big retail chains that help wineries clear inventories as new wines...
Read MoreRed, White, and Rosé Wine Values for Picnics, Parties, BBQ
by Tom Gable | Jun 30, 2023 | Argentina, California, Chile, Discoveries, Oregon, Values, Washington | 0
From the big box stores to the national chains to your neighborhood grocery store, you can find excellent selections for those occasions when easy sipping and value are the order of the day, rather than delving into the nuances...
Read MoreValue Red Wines for the Kitchen, Grill or Easy Sipping
by Tom Gable | Mar 31, 2023 | Argentina, Australia, Bordeaux, California, Discoveries, France, Italy, Values | 0
The following scored highest in their price ranges in wines tasted the past three months. Some were tasted with food, others in comparative tastings. The wines were purchased from Costco, local grocery stores and wine merchants...
Read MoreTop 20 Reds Tasted During 2022
by Tom Gable | Dec 31, 2022 | Argentina, Bordeaux, Burgundy, California, Classics, France, Spain | 0
The news media and various entertainment, search engine and research websites are currently featuring their “Best of 2022” lists, with occasional predictions for 2023. In the spirit of sharing, here are my Top 20 Red Wines...
Read MoreSo Many Wines, So Little Time
by Tom Gable | Nov 30, 2022 | Argentina, Australia, Bordeaux, Burgundy, California, Chile, Classics, Discoveries, France, Germany, Italy, Rhone, South Africa, Spain, Values | 0
Readers often ask where I get my wines, particularly after posting tasting notes on some great values from around the world. Start with the big box stores (e.g., Costco) and local wine merchants. For expanding my horizons and to...
Read MoreMerlot and Malbec – BBQ, Beef and Pasta Wines
by Tom Gable | Jan 31, 2020 | Argentina, California, Chile, Uncategorized, Values | 0
Over the past few months, we’ve tasted some 50 Merlot and Malbec wines, purchased from warehouse stores, local merchants and on-line discount sites. Here are nine that scored best and are good matches for food, mostly dishes...
Read MoreBeyond Malbec: Premium Wines from Valle de Uco, Mendoza
by Tom Gable | May 31, 2018 | Argentina, Discoveries | 0
We’d read many recent articles about the evolution of the wine business in the Mendoza region of...
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