New World wine producers that exploded onto the scene at the end of the last century are encountering a wide array of difficulties exporting their wines. This article focuses on the World Wine Trade Group as a successful tool they are using to promote free trade and outlines the benefits that have been achieved through [...]
Having grown up in the heart of Napa Valley, I often play tour guide and give advice to visitors. Since the feedback I receive is so positive, I figure it’s about time I document my recommendations and insider tips for everyone. I will also outline low, medium and high-end sample trips for you. General Advice: First, [...]
To read this article about winery websites in English please click here. Recientemente Ryan Opaz, fundador de Catavino Marketing, dijo a la revista Harpers Wine and Spirits que “la mayoría de los productores de vinos están viviendo en el pasado”. El dicho lo atribuye al hecho de que la mayoría de los bodegueros no aprovechan las [...]
I thought you might find it interesting if I begin to outline some of the influential winemakers and consultants in Argentina and California. And, what better way to start, than to dive right in with one of the most controversial: Michel Rolland. Michel Rolland is a celebrity French winemaker and international consultant whose signature style (fruit-heavy [...]
Buenos Aires is one of the great capitals of the world. It is traditional, contemporary, eclectic, cultural, gay friendly, and full of theaters, restaurants and bars of all kinds. Its nightlife is among the most exciting in the world. With everything there is to do, add to your list wine bars that serve excellent Argentinean wines. [...]
Ever dreamt of having your own wine label? It may be easier and more affordable than you think. One of the most frequent questions I receive in my wine consulting practice is how to make Argentinean wine at affordable prices without having to change residence and become a winemaker in Argentina. This may not seem [...]
Weeks ago I had the opportunity to send questions to the director and owner of the Ruca Malen winery, Jean Pierre Thiabaud, via a reader’s interview organized by the Argentinean newspaper La Nación. Due to the high growth potential my questions focused on the Asian wine markets. However, the interview extended beyond those markets and [...]
¿Cansado de oír hablar de Malbec argentino? Yo también. Especialmente cuando la vitivinicultura argentina tiene tanto para ofrecer. Chardonnay, Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Tannat, Merlot, Tempranillo, Bonarda, Torrontés, etc. las regiones vitivinícolas de la Argentina son aptas para el cultivo de muchos tipos de uva. Una de mis variedades favoritas es Pinot Noir. Hay muchas versiones [...]
Tired of hearing about Argentinean Malbec? Me too. Especially when Argentina has so much to offer. From Chardonnay to Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Tannat, Merlot, Tempranillo, Torrontés and beyond, the wine regions of Argentina accommodate the needs of many grape varieties. One of my all time favorite varietals is Pinot Noir. There are many versions of the [...]
Recently Ryan Opaz, Founder of Catavino Marketing, told Harper Magazine that “most winemakers are living in the past” said. He attributes this to the fact that most winemakers fail to take advantage of new internet features to increase business, specifically, social media outlets such as online video streaming, blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.. As a wine and [...]
In Argentine, high altitude wines are the product of vineyards located above 1,200 meters above sea level. These vineyards can be found in various regions of Argentina, but the best known are in the Uco Valley in Mendoza and Calchaquí Valley in Salta, where the highest elevation grapes in the world are grown (from the [...]
Not since the El Niño year of 1998 has California seen this much rain this late in the season. This is even more noteworthy, because it follows 3 years of drought. Consequently, it has put some mountain wineries as much as 1-2 months behind schedule. There are only so many days in the growing season, and [...]
Venezuela’s President Hugo Chávez threatened Sunday, May 23rd 2010 on his television show “Aló Presidente” (Hello President) to nationalize the private food and beverage company “La Polar” if they continue with certain practices that “affect the Venezuelan people”. La Polar is the owner of the only Venezuelan winery “Pomar”. According to Chávez, Polar is exploiting the [...]
Los festejos por el Bicentenario son una gran oportunidad para seguir conociendo vinos argentinos. Por eso hoy hablaremos de los VINOS DE ALTURA. Los vinos de altura argentinos son producto de viñedos ubicados por encima de los 1.200 metros sobre el nivel del mar. Estos viñedos se encuentran en varias regiones de Argentina. Las más [...]
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