Posts Tagged ‘Decanter’

2009 Benegas Malbec, 4 stars in Decanter

May 7, 2012 by Rocío Acosta

Based on Federico Benegas Lynch’s effort and passion, Bodega Benegas keeps on harvesting recognition. On this occasion, the 2008 and 2009 vintages of Benegas Estate Malbec achieved for the second time in a row 4 stars (Highly Recommended) out of five in the international ranking of Decanter magazine. In 2011 Wine Advocate granted this wine [...]

Domaine Jean Bousquet, 2nd place of Decanter’s Top 5 organic wines

September 26, 2011 by Rocío Acosta

The organic wine of Domaine Jean Bousquet in Tupungato, Mendoza, Domaine Jean Bousquet Malbec 2010, that won a Gold Medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2011, achieved the second place of the Top Five organic or biodynamic wines.
Decanter magazine sifted through all the results from this year’s Awards to bring at-a-glance guide to the [...]

Argentina won out at the 2011 Decanter World Wine Awards

September 21, 2011 by Ma. Soledad González

With an excellent performance, it was the country which awarded the most International Trophies, followed by New Zealand, Australia, France, Italy, and Portugal. The list of all the winners appears below.

Domaine Jean Bousquet, best value gold-winning organic wine

September 21, 2011 by Rocío Acosta

For those who look for great tasting, well-priced wines that haven’t been grown using any herbicides, pesticides or fertilizers, Domaine Jean Bousquet Malbec, Tupungato, Mendoza 2010 (£8.50) is the perfect choice. Apart from winning a Gold Medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2011, this wine is one of Decanter’s best value picks.
http://www.decanter.com/dwwa/dwwa-coverage/529193/dwwa-2011-gold-medal-organics

“Terroir work should be improved”

August 5, 2011 by Ma. Soledad González

Pedro Parra is an authority on terroirs. This year, Decanter magazine regarded him as one of the 50 most influential figures in the wine world.

Trapiche’s Cabernets stand out in the UK

June 9, 2011

Broquel Cabernet Franc, Broquel Cabernet Sauvignon, and Colección Roble Cabernet Sauvignon got outstanding reviews at Decanter.
The prestigious English magazine published a complete report of Argentine Cabernets in June’s edition. Trapiche received three excellent mentions:
BROQUEL CABERNET FRANC 2009 – 4 STARS – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Expressive, forward aroma of green pepper, jam, herb, pepper and crunchy berry fruit. Quite [...]

Argentinian restaurant and English winery will produce Malbec

April 5, 2011

This is a joint venture between two companies. The idea is to buy grape in Mendoza and make wine in England.

Eleven wines recommended by Decanter

March 30, 2011

“Meet the new Argentina”. Gone are the days when Argentinian wine meant massive oaky, Malbec blockbusters. Now elegance, freshness and variety are the watchwords of the future, thanks to a group of visionary young winemakers. Christelle Guibert, Decanter’s journalist, visited them.

RJ Viñedos wines heightenes by Decanter members

February 18, 2011

On their visit to the winery, the members of Decanter Magazine tasted some of our wines, passing excellent comments. Here we highlight some of the most high-flying comments which they published on their magazine blog (Steven Spurrier y Sarah Kemp):
(…)”Here was terroir, and joy of joys, a winemaker allowing it to express itself rather than [...]

A great year for Bodega Ruca Malen

February 4, 2011

The presence and recognition of Ruca Malen is still growing worldwide. The year just ended was a turning point in terms of valuation by the main international leaders, not only for wines but also for the team at the winery. In its October edition, the prestigious Decanter magazine distinguished Pablo Cúneo, winemaker, as one of [...]