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The idea for my wine club spawned about 12 months ago when I took my Dad to Mendoza. My father is a man who has never like alcohol in any form—no beer, no wine, no spirits. Not for any health reason, mind you, but simply because he didn’t like the taste. After my own awakening to the joy of Argentine wine, I figured he might like a drink at the foot of the Andes. So when I witnessed him purchase 2 cases of a young Malbec at an out of the way bodega (winery), I thought I could make something happen from this.

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A little Argentine wine 101 for everyone who needs it. And even if you don’t, this may provide some good cocktail party sound bites!

It is important to know that wine is not only an agricultural product, but a living thing. Wine changes. In the barrel, in the bottle, in the glass, and even in your mouth, wine will take on new characteristics according to its environment. Wine tasting is extremely subjective. I have met too many winemakers, wine club owners, and wine enthusiasts who tried to convince me that their wine was the best (“Un Vinasso”—a fantastic wine.) When dealing with wine, we can only have preferences. What we at Anuva Vinos claim, therefore, is that our wine represents a particular style and culture. The Argentine style and culture. Easy to drink, fruit forward, and elegant.

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Welcome to our blog! This part of the site is one of my favorites because we can do a deep dive into the latest and greatest things that are happening in wine, the micro-bodega (small wineries) industry and of course, the breathtaking country of Argentina. Before I get ahead of myself, I want to take a step back and give you the lowdown on how Anuva Vinos got started.

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