Torrontés, Another Comparative Tasting... & A "Coup De Foudre"!

Some will say that, on this trip, I spend way too much attention to Torrontés with regards to my exam as the likeliness for it to show in June is actually very small.  

Well, I will say that sometimes, we must mix business with pleasure to keep the passion going! As I mentioned in a previous post, I am not ashamed to say that I love the grape.  This tasting was worth the time & resources as I discovered my top favorite after tasting and tasting a innumerable amount, most, frankly disappointing.

This flight, however has mixed results.  The good news though is that now, I perfectly well know which gives me excellent pleasure.

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Marchiori & Barraud Mendoza 2013, a comparison between the Malbec vs Cabernet Sauvignon...

Last week, I took advantage of a very nice wine shop, Pain et Vin, in the Palermo Viejo Barrio of Buenos Aires to stock up on wine so that I can continue my tasting practice...  Here, I make a comparison between a Malbec and a Cabernet Sauvignon from the same vintage & producer...

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Bodega Weinert Cabernet Sauvignon 2006...

Bodega Weinert is not exactly a typical "New World" winery, even as it sits smack in the middle of the premium New World region of Lujan de Cujo in Argentina's Mendoza. 

Established in 1977, the winery has had an "old world" philosophy from the outset. Looking to make wines rather restrained in style with savory aromas and a bright core of acidity, they are highly drinkable on opening them young yet have an amazing capacity to age....
 

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