Wine, Beer and Restaurant Reviews

Another Beautiful Wine from Patagonia, Argentina - Bodega Del Anelo - Finca Roja Pinot Noir

I really enjoyed this inexpensive Pinot Noir from Bodega Del Anelo Winery, also known as Finca Roja, located in the Anelo Region of Neuquen, Patagonia, Argentina. 2009 vintage.

It has fragrant aromas with elegant, spicy, plum, flavors and a slight earthy organic undertone. It is a very good medium-bodied food wine which we enjoyed at home with an pasta dish, a recipe out of the current Food and Wine magazine, Penne with Asparagus, Peas, Mushrooms and Cream, we added sausasage.

Patagonian Malbec a Wine Unto Itself - Chalten Reserva from Neuquen, Argentina

I have been enjoying Malbec for years, decades perhaps, I've tasted many, but the Malbecs from Patogonia, a wine I discovered this past June in Buenos Aires, are the Malbecs I love the best.

This rugged mountainous region of Argentina is lush nature at her most almighty and the wine reflects this.The name, Patagonia, comes from Patgon the word used by Magellan in 1520 to describe the native people who he thought to be giants. Also remember the region inspired whole line of explorer clothing and gear and an international chain of stores, Patagonia.

Finding Pantagoina Malbecs in New Jersey has been a challenge. To my delight I found this one called Chalten and others from Patagonia at recent trip to the Total Wine store in River Edge.

We enjoyed it tremendously with a dinner I made with a Latin bent.

Argentinian Wine Documentary "Boom Varietal" Screening and Tasting

As you know we are very enthusiastic about Argentinian wines and culture. Here is an excellent opportunity to experience both.

On Sunday Feb 12th, "Boom Varietal"  will be featured at the NJ Film Fest at Rutgers University. (7pm)  The screening will be followed by a wine tasting where guests can sample many of the wines they see in the film. One of Argentina's most popular winemakers, Hector Durigutti will present.