Archive for the ‘Awards’ Category

How to place Argentinian brands in foreign markets

April 14, 2009 by Mariana Zeitune

On 7 April the Seminar about Brands called “How to Place Your Wine in Foreign Markets” was held at the Diplomatic Hotel in the city of Mendoza, where specialists and wine businessmen provided some advice about placing Argentinian wine brands in different countries.

“Argentinian wines, especially Malbec, are highly popular among US wine drinkers”

March 30, 2009 by Laura Saieg

This was said by Dave McIntyre, wine columnist for The Washington Post, while talking about chances for Argentinian wines in United States during crisis time. Besides, he pointed out that some wine producers are making mistakes that can be detrimental to Argentinian wines on the market. In this article, readers may know about those mistakes.

“We are growing by leaps and bounds. We cannot compare present-day Argentina with the one from ten years ago”

March 30, 2009 by Laura Saieg

Paul Hobbs, the renowned flying winemaker owner of Viña Cobos in Argentina, spoke about everything and he declared himself satisfied with the work performed in our country.

“What makes Argentina unique is Malbec”

March 3, 2009 by Ana Tagua

Jay Stuart Miller, psychologist by profession, is in charge of Argentinian wines tastings and ratings for The Wine Advocate, a magazine led by Robert Parker considered one of the most important and influential publications in the US market. Miller’s wine career includes experience as a consultant and wine retailer as well as being Robert Parker’s assistant for 13 years. He currently tastes and rates the wines of Oregon, Washington, Spain, Australia, Greece and South America.

“Malbec is really an excellent variety, especially in blends”

March 3, 2009 by Laura Saieg

This phrase concerning Argentinian wines was said by Jacques Orhon, Master Sommelier and founder of the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS). Orhon pointed that one of the main mistakes that Argentinian producers make is to produce wines with too much wood. The Canadian wine expert talked about this with WineSur and he also made reference to his role as member of the jury of the Argentina Wine Awards, the contest that will take place next week in Sheraton Mendoza.

The attendees’ opinion

March 3, 2009

More than 350 attendees at “Seminario de Vinos y Estilos exitosos” (Successful Wines and Styles Seminar) were very satisfied with the event. Know their opinion.

“I am a fan of the wines of Catena, Salentein, BenMarco and many others”

February 16, 2009 by Gabriela Malizia

She is member of the international jury of the Argentina Wine Awards, a contest that will be held in Mendoza on February 22nd to 26th. In an interview with WineSur, she talked about the issues the industry is concerned about.

“I have been a fan and supporter of wines from Argentina for many years”

February 16, 2009 by Gabriela Malizia

An award-winning author, writer, speaker, wine consultant, and television host, Leslie Sbrocco considers herself a fan of Argentinian wines and speaks about them in her country. Her monthly reflections are enjoyed by thousands. She is a Tasting Notes columnist for Epicurious.com and contributor to WineReview Online and the San Francisco Chronicle. She will be one of the judges in the next edition of the Argentina Wine Awards that will take place from 22nd to 26th February. In this interview, the reader can find Sbrocco`s opinions about Argentina and its wines.

Visibility and marketing, the main problems that Argentinian wines face in the US market

February 13, 2009 by Ma. Soledad Gonzalez

In this interview the journalist and judge of the Argentina Wine Awards states his opinion about the wine world and the Argentinian performance at the US market, the most important one for Argentinian wines.

“Malbec has plenty of potential”

February 13, 2009 by Ma. Soledad Gonzalez

Sarah Jane Evans is a writer and presenter who holds a Master of Wine -one of the 73 women who hold this degree around the world. After graduating, she received the Robert Mondavi Winery award for having the highest general score in the theory exams. She is also a council member at the Institute of Masters of Wine and is in charge of the educational program for first year students in Europe. Besides, she will be a member of the international jury of the Argentina Wine Awards.