Tannat reserve 2008. blend of Tannat Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon  Malbec Merlot). "What exciting wines!" is my first reaction to meeting Marcelo Irurtia, who is in charge of vineyard management for his family's 100 year old winery, and Maria Silvia Bianchi, who is in charge of exportation. Now here are some tasting notes. MORE >>

Reserva Tannat 2009 (6 – 8 months barrel American). Nose Astringent tannins … A demonstration of the Tannat grape untamed. Tannat Cab Frank Reserva 2008. Tannat 2008 Riserva de la Familia. Gran Vino 06  (70 Tannat 15 Tempranillo). 44 Cab franc 28 Tannat 18 Cabernet Sauvignon 10 Merlot. "Welcome!" MORE >>

Tannat Merlot 2011 50/50 Unoaked. 2009 Tannat 10 months in barrels (mixed 1 st and 2 nd use)Very well integrated oak … incredible balance. One of the best examples of Tannat seen on this trip. Some subtle vanilla characteristics to balance the “typical tannins” of Tannat. 2007 Tannat 12 months in new French Oak (1.5 MORE >>

Don Prospero Merlot Rose 2011. Don Prospero Tannat, Carbonic maseration 2011. Don Propsero Tannat Merlot 2011. 60% Tannat, 40% Merlot. Don Prospero Tannat Malbec 2011  50/50 (Malbec 8 months barrels). Don Propsero Tannat Merlot 2011. 60% Tannat, 40% Merlot. “Welcome!” MORE >>

This following worlds, and all of the following words was a cut and paste from Santa Monica's Wine Expo mailer. guess my book is still relevant. Fighting Globalization in your Glass 'Once you guys succeed in making all wine taste the same, what will you do for a living?' MORE >>