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April 3, 2008 
 Argentina + California


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Yesterday the California Wine Fair hit town with a juicy selection of wines. I'm very happy to see a resurging interest in the sunshine state (and happier yet to see the prices on many of these bottles drop a buck or two...).

And, I have squeezed in a few stunners from Argentina. The BC Liquor Stores have purchased a selection of premium wines from recognized Argentinean producers that will knock your socks off.
They'll only be around for a few months so taste, dig in and load up.
*I've also added several wines from Argentina that I've reviewed previously and think are good value!

 Bodega Norton Privada, Mendoza Argentina, 2004
 

Bodegas Norton A rich blend of 40% Malbec and 30% each of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Mixed berry aromas, earth, smoke and spice with hints of vegetation. On the palate it's fresh and youthful tasting - shows ripe raspberry and blueberry flavours with creamy chocolate.
$24.99 BC

91 points WineScores.ca


More wines from Argentina... 


 Masi Corbec, Valle de Uco Argentina, 2005
 

Masi Corbec Following in the footsteps of their traditional Amarone- style winemaking in Italy, Masi has launched this first edition blend of 70% Corvina and 30% Malbec from Argentina.
A luscious wine with aromas of dark earth, rich dried fruits, warm spices, coffee and chocolate. It's smooth and dense on the palate, elegant yet fresh with a suggestion of sweetness from the recioto-style method of using dried grapes.
Delicious and unique!
$34.65

92 points WineScores.ca


More wines from Argentina... 


 More Wines from Argentina
 

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  • Catena
  • Don Miguel Gascon
  • Trivento
  • Finca Los Primos
  • Humberto Canale
  • La Chamiza
  • Pascual Toso


Read all of these reviews... 


 WineScores.ca
 wine scores + articles

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Link to WineScores.ca... 


 Wines of California
 

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  • Beringer
  • Carmel Road Vineyards
  • Kendall-Jackson
  • Esser Vineyards
  • Mark West
  • Matanzas Creek
  • Kenwood
  • Sonoma Vineyards
  • Gloria Ferrer
  • Saintsbury


Read these reviews and more... 


 The Tasting Room
 

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Terry David Mulligan and his guests discuss food, wine, viticulture...
Listen each Saturday to hear Wine Diva's weekly wine reviews.


The Tasting Room - Saturdays 10am - noon
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 Tastings you don't want to miss!
 

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The Arts Club Theatre presents the annual California Wine Fair for an entire month starting April 2 with a luscious consumer tasting and finishing on April 30th with a Wine 101 tasting with Wine Diva as your host! De tails...

The 5th annual Naramata Bench Spring Release tasting ~ April 14th at the Roundhouse Community Center...

Just Here for the Beer and Firefly Fine Wines & Ales presents the annual Wine & Beer Festival at the Plaza 500 Hotel. Sample a selection of ales and wines. Live music and appetizers.
For details click below. Details...


click here for WineDiva's events page... 


Coming Next!

I'm in Italy right now but I'll be back with some great stories (and wines) for you...

And, I'll be tasting some of the fresh new BC releases.

Pink and Cheeky...

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