Tag: Argentina
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Achaval-Ferrer: Crafting Premium Malbecs in Mendoza

Have you ever eaten something many times that was really good only to have the same thing prepared by a highly skilled chef and it took the meal to another level? Say for example you grill your own filets regularly at home and they always taste good. Then you go to one of the nation’s…
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September Winestudio: Codorníu – A Family Tradition

As children we all loved a good fairy tale. The story of young forbidden love kept apart by some evil adult. Or stories of adventure where a group of companions face unforeseeable odds only to grow in self-confidence and friendship. These stories are timeless and follow us into our adulthood. The story of Anna de…
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July Winestudio: An Exposé of Viña Montes

When Protocol WineStudio announced Chilean winery Montes as the subject of July’s #Winestudio I jumped at the opportunity to join the conversation. I have enjoyed the high quality wines and the story behind the wines of Montes for years. In the past year I have written several articles featuring the wines of Montes: “Weeknight Enjoyment…
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Heading South of the Border for Summertime Wine & Food
In North Texas the rain has ended and the heat is on! I have been sharing with you a variety of excellent wines to enjoy this summer and now I have two more. Even in the heat of summer do not abandon your bold red wines for only white wines and rosés because much of summer’s cuisine…
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Is Your Wine Ready for Summer?

Memorial Day is over and summer fun has officially begun. Summer brings warm temperatures and lots of outdoor fun. It’s a time of sitting by the pool, boating and cook outs. Many wine lovers think of summer as the perfect time for a cold glass of rosé, white wines or even Beaujolais; and those are…
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Weeknight Enjoyment with Kaiken Wine
Week nights can be pretty hectic in our house. Frequently we are all going in different directions so sitting down to a family dinner can be challenging. However, I am up to the challenge and insist we all sit down together (without tv or phones) and enjoy a meal and some conversation (most of the…