Loyal followers probably remember my Cahors Malbec incomprehension post last year. You most likely also remember me slightly apologizing when I was poured the single vineyard Malbec’s of Catena; Adrianna and Nicasia. Aah, what great wines which called for a revision of my Malbec status.
Food, beautiful women, and wine. Not necessarily in that order though. What more can one ask for at a wine tasting?
A month ago I realized, while having the trilogy of Catena’s Adrianna, Argentino and Nicasia in front of me, that whenever the desire for a great Malbec emerged, I should [...]
I don’t know if it’s the high altitude, the ungrafted vines or simply just a matter of personal preferences? When I long for a top class Malbec it’s Argentina who delivers. Cahors in all its glory and long history seldomly appeal to my taste buds. And also; if there’s any wine to taste right [...]
Think about it. The wines that started your love affaire with Bacchus; are they still amongst your favourites today? Or, the type of wines you adored five years ago; are they just as praised today? And what about those left overs in your cellar; are they just lying there, waiting for perfection, or have [...]
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Varje gång jag beträder den skånska myllan vill jag inte hem igen. Jag trivs bra i Stockholm och har ingen anledning återvända övertalar jag mig själv. Hustrun är likadan trots hon blott är semi-skåning. För väl på plats är det egentligen inte svårt förstå när vi pendlar mellan LA och Genarp i början på [...]
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