Grape 100% Torrontes [Tohr-ron-tez] You’re forgiven if you’ve never heard of the Torrontes grape, however expect to see it more and more over the coming years as its popularity increases. Torrontes really is to Argentina what Pinot Grigio is to … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Cliff Raven | Leave a comment //If you haven’t already seen them, QR (Quick Response) codes are one of the latest technologies that have started popping up on wine labels. Whilst not exactly new (they have been around since ‘94), I’m thinking that over the next … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Cliff Raven | Leave a comment //Wine: Cliff Raven Malbec Place: Patagonia, Argentina Price: $12.99
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Cliff Raven | Leave a comment //There are a couple of things you should know about me before I start this article: firstly I actually don’t mind a little DIY, I can’t say I’m always that good at it, but I do like a challenge! … Continue reading
Posted in Facts, News | Tagged Cliff Raven | 8 Comments //I chose this recipe knowing full-well that it would make a perfect pairing, and I wasn’t proven wrong! The recipe I selected was for Shrimp Tacos with Pickled-Red-Onion Salad. Not exactly a winter dish, but Torrontes isn’t a winter wine!
Posted in Pairings | Tagged Cliff Raven | Leave a comment //The Meaning Supposedly, the word “Malbec”, comes from the surname of a Hungarian peasant who is attributed with being the first person to spread the variety throughout all of France. If you were to ever check-out the big-nerdy wine book … Continue reading
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