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 Bordeaux + Malbec
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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | WHY WINE BLOG AUGUST 19, 2011 Tapiz Malbec 2009 Nights like tonight I usually go through my white wines, but for some reason, I just wanted, or better yet, yearned for a nice red and a Tapiz Malbec 2009 ( $12 ) that was in the fridge since January was just the ticket. Originating from the Bordeaux region of France, this grape is among the "big six" for red wine grapes. | DR. VINO SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 Cahors: does the Malbec comparison help or hurt? Promotional authorities in the French region of Cahors are mounting a campaign that ties their little-known region to the well-known grape, Malbec. Then, rivalry with downriver Bordeaux led to taxes and levies that severely crimped exports and thus renown. Hitching the Cahors wagon on to the popularity of Malbec is easy to understand. | | | | | |
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WHY WINE BLOG | MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2011  Cinnabar Mercury Rising 2008
The blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Peite Verdot and Malbec was again delightful. very nice Bordeaux style blend and great value at $ 21. Tonight was one of them nights when Shirley did not feel like cooking, I was not hungry and the NCAA Basketball National Championship was being played. MORE >> -
VIGNA UVA VINO | SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2010 Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Black Label Claret 2007
Grapes from Napa, Sonoma and El Dorado make up this Claret (or English Bordeaux) blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot, 4% Malbec and 3% Cabernet Franc. very generous finish displays itself via a robust rich texture and silky tannins. 13% alcohol and in the $15-20 range. Very nice. MORE >> -
WHY WINE BLOG | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2011  Craggy Range Te Kahu 2009
The 2009 Te Kahu is a Bordeaux style blend of 80% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec. First, this is the first New Zealand red wine I have tasted in a least four years. The last was an unimpressive Pinot Noir that, along with some not so favorable press about NZ reds, kept me away from trying anymore. MORE >> -
A WINE STORY | TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012  Exploring the Wines of Dante Irurtia in Uruguay
2010 Bordeaux style blend (won prestigious award from Bordeaux called Vinalies). blend of Tannat Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Merlot). "What exciting wines!" Second, they are unusual -- when people think of Uruguay they do not often think of Viognier or Gewurztraminer. The brand of these two wines is Km.0 MORE >> -
A WINE STORY | MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011  Visiting Constantia Glen in South Africa
Mr. Allen takes me on a tour of the winery, and it is impeccably clean and pristine, with gravity fed presses and a small basket press to vinify their premium Bordeaux blends. Africa bordeaux blend constantia glen gus c.g. “Welcome!” says Gus C.G. Allen, an owner of Constantia Glen winery in Constantia, South Africa. News S. MORE >>
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