In May of 2009 I reviewed a Chardonnay from California that I named as the best Chardonnay I have ever tasted, a Clos Du Bois Calcaire. Most notably the blended Marlstone and Briarstone Cabernet Sauvignon. Since then I have treated myself to some very nice red wines from that same winery. They are water-conscious too. MORE >>

Now this is a relatively new region producing quality wines, among them Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and "Yarden Rom" which is a blend of Syrah, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot (percentages depending on the vintage), aged in French oak barrels for roughly 21 months and bottled without filtration. MORE >>

The best of their offerings, in my view, are the BOHO Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay (about $20 for 3L; find this wine ). The Chardonnay is also restrained in it’s oak effect, a good thing in my view. “Merry Christmas!&# “Here’s 24 liters of wine!&# Season’s greetings! Standing tall. MORE >>

Helena Sauvignon Blanc is all barreled down and aging nicely. Our chardonnay was picked on the 14th after the early October rains that lasted four days. acre vineyard of clone 338 organic Cabernet Sauvignon is coming along slow and nice, with notes of mostly blueberry and very soft tannins. Our 2011 St. Up on Mt. MORE >>

It all started in the eighties, when Nicholas Catena (whose family had been making wine for generations) imported consultant Paul Hobbs to come to Argentina and create world class Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Like Malbec? The press loved the quality old vine Malbec, and voila! The multi-milliion industry Malbec is today. MORE >>