Tag Archives: malbec

Wines of Latin America

Keeping with the theme of ERSLA helping those in need in Latin American nations, I decided upon some wines from Brazil, Chile and Argentina for the fundraiser and wine-tasting.  Here they are with a few notes I pulled together. 2006 Miolo Brut – Brazil                                                    Produced using the traditional method (methode champenoise) for sparkling wine, [...]

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Cot of Many Colors

Malbec was the variety of choice at our most recent Pelly Wine Club tasting hosted by the Wolfe’s, honorary club members even though they actually reside on another street.  There’s a house for sale next door, we may need to make them move in to keep them in the club ; ) Robert slaved all [...]

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A Malbec Flight

In preparation for the Malbec tasting we are attending this Friday, we decided to hold our own tasting (just me and the wife) to determine which bottle we would bring.  In this case, the extra dolares resulted in a better experience: 2004 Renacer $50 Color: ruby, not as inky as I expected, was able to [...]

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Malbec-kons

I can’t believe we are passed the midway point of March already.  Almost a quarter into the new year and it’s still a little chilly outside here in the ATL.  I am so ready for spring.  And, being almost through March also means our neighborhood is ready for another tasting, this one focused on Malbec.  [...]

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Local Wine in the ATL and Malbec

Friends and Neighbors in Hotlanta (or those visiting): just want to drop a note with the list of tastings in February and March down at our friendly neighborhood Sherlock’s Brookhaven. Maggie, the resident taste pourer and previous “Deltoid” (30 year veteran of Delta attendant service) is magnificent and charming. So please stop by, say “hi” [...]

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