Domaine Bousquet’s Gaia Organic Red Blend Domaine Bousquet is Argentina’s leading organic winery. Its Gaia Organic Red Blend pays tribute to the Ancient Greek Earth Goddess, Gaia, who features on the label and acknowledges the fundamental role the earth plays in winemaking. The grapes (Malbec, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon) are 100% estate grown and sourced from…
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Cabernet Franc can be tricky to grow, making sure it is ripe enough to minimize the green flavors while still preserving the green pepper and tobacco notes that make this grape so delicious. This wine manages to do this nicely. Deep ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose nice with black cherries, green…
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If a new generation of wine-lovers needs an introduction to the quality and deliciousness of wines from Argentina, I think Domaine Bousquet is a great place to start. Being the largest organic and biodynamic exporter in Argentina, this producer has a broad lineup of well-made, value-driven, serious wines. I’ve followed this producer since 2014, and recently took…
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June 20, 2023 No added SO2. Organic. Delicious. Simple, right? Organic seems to be the word of the town. Four years ago, in 2019, 6.2% of the vineyards in the world were certified organic. In absolute terms, it doesn’t sound impressive. However, we need to take into account a few factors. First, many vineyards practice…
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By Dirk Smits Originating in France, Malbec has become a booming trend in Argentina and Chile, where the grape is able to flourish. With a deep, inky-red color and intense, complex flavor — particularly the distinct taste of plum — Malbec often has notes of blackberry, pepper, tobacco and leather. The varietal’s robust tannins make it perfect for…
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JULY 8, 2022 BY EVEBUSHMAN I don’t seek out wines that are organic or vegan, but I’ve been asked enough times which of these types I would recommend so that when I was offered the opportunity to sample three from Corvezzo in Italy – a Pinot Grigio, Prosecco and the new Prosecco Rose (the Prosecco DOC was…
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October 5, 2022 Corvezzo Prosecco Corvezzo (kor-VETZ-zoh) is the leading name in organically grown, vegan wines from northeast Italy’s Veneto region. Founded in 1960, the winery is in the village of Cessalto near Treviso, a sweet spot in the Veneto between the cool Dolomite Mountains and the sunny Adriatic Sea. Family-owned and run, Corvezzo has…
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The Veneto in Northeast Italy is home to beautiful wines, from incredible Amarone della Valpolicella on the red side to clean and crisp Pinot Grigio, smooth and elegant Soave and sparkling Proseccos in the whites. In this review we’ll focus on the white (and pink) side, with three wines from the region that highlight quality…
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The single-vineyard offering features fruit grown in the Uco Valley’s Alto Gualtallary zone. Argentina’s Domaine Bousquet has expanded Ameri, the company’s flagship single vineyard offering, with a new Malbec. The new wine ($37 a 750-ml.) joins Bousquet’s Ameri Red Blend. The grapes for both the Malbec and the red blend are grown in the company’s…
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Posted by vinotravels21 I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday season for family, friends and loved ones. Tis’ the season to indulge in food and wine along with trying new dishes prepared by friends and family. Appetizers are in abundance while you’re sipping on a glass of wine. Cheese is always one of everybody’s favorites and…
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