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Garzón Albariño - Top 10 from Decanter Magazine
TOP 10 Value Buys from South America Decanter Magazine, October 2015
“Crisp apple and lime aromas are lifted by the oral tones. Ripe, approachable peach and nectarine fruit ll the creamy palate, lapping at the juicy, lively acidity. Fresh and sophisticated without trying too hard.”
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Bodega Garzón in USA Today
As seen in the September 24, 2015 USA Today
“At Bodega Garzón we are pioneering a new wine region, a new winery, and a new concept in agriculture”, he explains. “When we first saw this magical place, we immediately set the goal of using sustainable farming practices and the most current technology to produce world-class wines that represent Garzón’s unique vineyard biodiversity, soil structure, sun exposure, and proximity to the ocean. This is our sixth harvest, and the first in the new winery. We are extremely delighted to celebrate this milestone.”
Alejandro P. Bulgheroni, Proprietor of Bodega Garzón
Read the full supplement on Uruguay here.
Bodega Garzón is proudly represented by Blends.
93 Points, GOLD & Best of Class, 2015 Los Angeles International Wine Competition
2013 The Cleaver Red Blend
Deep and dark, The Cleaver is silky smooth with threads of acidity that pace from front to back, balancing the full-bodied weight of this wine. A definite delight in the flavor department this blend of red varietals offers black plum, blackberry jam, and a smidge of peppercorn to keep it interesting.
As the name implies, this wine is designed to go with big cuts of delicious meat. But its food-friendly nature extends to distinctive, aged cheeses, rubs with interesting spices, and a few other items that are still found in your butcher’s realm like pork, lamb, or turkey.
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Renwood Grandpère Zinfandel receives 91 points from Wine Enthusiast
August 2015 Buying Guide
91 points, 2012 Renwood Grandpère Zinfandel, Amador County
Sourced entirely from the estate vineyard, the Grandpère Zinfandel expresses notes of graham cracker and black currant on the nose. Vibrant Bing cherry, wild raspberries and orange bitters delight the palate. Elegant tannin structure imparted from aging in 50% new French oak.
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Wine Enthusiast Awards 2011 Tomero Reserva Malbec 91 Points
April 2015 Buying Guide
91 points, 2011 TOMERO RESERVA MALBEC
“A meaty, spicy, woody opening includes aromas of hickory and clove plus mint and heady black-fruit scents. This feels steady, sturdy and full on the palate, but also fresh and balanced. Blackberry, chocolate and resiny flavors finish with oak.”
-M.S.
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2012 Vistalba Corte C awarded 90 points from Wine Enthusiast
December 2014 Buying Guide
90 points, 2012 Vistalba Corte C
"Bold berry, leather and rubbery aromas show a minerally side. This is a big Malbec-driven blend with nice layering and structure. The flavor profile features reduced, roasted black-fruit flavors along with hints of herbs and leaf. The finish is generally smooth and long, with a pinch of heat."
-M.S.
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Wine Enthusiast gives 2011 Renwood Premier Old Vine Zinfandel 91 points
September 2014 Buying Guide
91 points, 2011 Renwood Premier Old Vine Zinfandel
A ripe and tasty style of Zinfandel from a grand old name in the Sierra Foothills. The maple and brown sugar tones from new oak integrate well with ripe but not overripe fruit flavors. Touches of clove and black pepper come out as you sip, adding welcome nuances. —J.G.
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Wine & Spirits Magazine rates Tomero Malbec a BEST BUY
June 2014 Issue, page 104
2012 Tomero Malbec - BEST BUY
Bright notes of violet and black cherries fill this wine's smooth texture, lending a sense of freshness and balance. A good choice for meat empanadas.
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Wine Enthusiast Declares Bodega Garzón 2013 Albariño a "Bottle to Buy Now"
April 2014 Issue, Wine Enthusiast
Bodega Garzón 2013 Albariño
"This is a light bodied, crisp style of Albariño made from young vines planted on ballast-based hills in the up-and-coming Garzón region near Punta del Este. Internationally renowned winemaking consultant Alberto Antonini oversaw the production of this seafood-and-salad-friendly white."
- Michael Schachner
Schachner also goes on to say, "Keep your eye on Bodega Garzón, a lofty project spearheaded by Argentine oil billionaire Alejandro Bulgheroni. Amid thousands of hectares of eucalyptus groves, almonds and olive trees, Bodega Garzón, located 20 minutes inland from José Ignacio, has 800 parcels of newly planted grapes. Tannat and Albariño are the focus. With Italian "flying winemaker" Alberto Antonini in charge of production, Garzón's future, like that of Uruguay, looks bright."
Wine Spectator Awards Argento Malbec 89 Points
“A lot of bang for the buck” – 89 points
Wine Spectator magazine has awarded 89 points and a “Savvy Shopper” designation to Argento Malbec 2012 in their March 2014 issue. Grab your copy today!
“This ripe red is filled with muscular flavors of dark plum, dried currant and mocha. Dark chocolate and mincemeat accents dominate the finish, complemented by plenty of Asian spice hints. Drink now through 2017.” –KM
Renwood California Zinfandel Featured on the Today Show
November 21, 2013
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Tips for pairing wines with a Thanksgiving feast
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, I'm often asked how to pair the cacophony of flavors on the turkey table with wine. Though I'm a believer in the drink what you like and eat what you like mantra, here are a few tips to make pairing magic this holiday.
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Classic Reds
2011 Renwood Zinfandel, California $12-14
From classic Zinfandel house, Renwood, comes a spicy, supple Zin that falls on the succulent side of the scale. A dash of the related grape Primitivo and a mélange of other varieties makes this red unique. It has enough power to pair with even the richest dishes on the turkey table.
Leslie Sbrocco is an award-winning author, speaker, wine consultant, and television host, Leslie Sbrocco is known for her educational and entertaining approach to wine. Recently voted as one of the Top 100 most influential people in the American wine business, Sbrocco’s engaging personality and in-depth knowledge is her trademark whether appearing on screen or in person.
BLENDS APPOINTS MICHAEL BARTLETT AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES
Global Wine Company Poised for Growth
November 12, 2013, Napa CA –Blends is proud to announce the appointment of wine industry veteran Michael Bartlett as the new Executive Vice President of Sales to head the North American division. In his new role, Bartlett will oversee sales and marketing efforts on behalf of the company’s portfolio and will answer directly to company President, Brent Cohen.
Bartlett has more than twenty years of proven leadership, strategic planning, distributor management, and team building experience. His career includes senior-level positions at Majestic Fine Wines, Jackson Family Wines, Regal Wine Company, and Michael David Winery. During his time at Jackson Family Wines, he worked extensively with the national sales and distribution of their portfolio, was instrumental in the development of their international sales team based in London for four years, and built the VinLux division from the ground up where he was President.
“This is an exciting time to be joining the team at Blends” says Bartlett. “They are primed for expansion and are making all the right moves to take these impressive wineries to the world’s stage. I couldn’t be happier to be part of the team that helps evolve this company into the world-class global wine business that it is destined to become.”
“We are very pleased to welcome Michael to our team,” states President Brent Cohen. “His extensive knowledge of distribution, global experience and leadership skills are the exact combination that we need to help guide our business into the future. His talents are perfect for this critical juncture in our company’s growth as we develop new markets and transition new wineries into our global portfolio.”
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Blends is an international family of wine estates that produces fine wines from some of the most renowned wine regions of the world. The portfolio includes: Renwood and Santino wineries from California’s Amador County, Bodega Vistalba, Tomero, and Bodega Argento wineries from Argentina’s Mendoza region, Árido from the Maipú District of Argentina, Bodega Garzón of Uruguay, Montalcino’s Podere Brizio and Dievole from the heart of Tuscany’s Chianti Classico region. For more information, visit blendsinc.com.
Renwood Winery has won two medals in the Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2013
We are proud to announce 2011 Renwood Premier Old Vine Zinfandel, Amador County has been awarded a Silver Medal and 2010 Renwood Clarion Red Wine, Amador County has been awarded a Bronze Medal in the Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2013.
The Decanter Asia Wine Awards, Asia’s largest wine competition, is open to wines from around the world and is judged by Asia's most prominent wine experts. More than 2,300 wines have entered this year’s inaugural event, and a total of 2,023 have been awarded a DAWA medal.
Co-chaired by Jeannie Cho Lee MW, the first Asian Master of Wine and a Contributing Editor to Decanter, and Steven Spurrier, Chairman of the Decanter World Wine Awards and Decanter’s Consultant Editor, the Decanter Asia Wine Awards aims to recognise quality wines and provide consumers across Asia with a trusted source of recommendations. Judging took place in Hong Kong on 16 -19 September, with over 40 top wine experts from across Asia joining the judging panel. Wines were presented in flights of approximately 12 and were categorised according to region and sub-region of production, grape variety, wine style, wine colour and vintage.
“We would like to congratulate all winners in the Decanter Asia Wine Awards,” says Sarah Kemp, Decanter Publishing Director. “All wines were tasted blind and judged by a panel of Asia’s finest palates, and only those which represent outstanding quality are endorsed with a Decanter Asia Wine Award medal. I believe consumers will be able to discover new and exciting wines through our awards.”
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Decanter World Wine Awards, the world's largest and most prestigious wine competition. It is judged by over 200 top wine experts, including 75 Masters of Wine and 13 Master Sommeliers. It received 14,362 wine entries in 2013
Decanter Asia Wine Awards, launched in 2012, is now the largest wine competition in Asia.
Full results of the Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2013 can be found on DecanterChina.com (www.decanterchina.com/), Decanter’s bilingual Simplified Chinese and English website containing bespoke content for the growing audience of wine lovers in China.
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RENWOOD WINERY WELCOMES JOE SHEBL AS DIRECTOR OF WINEMAKING
Joe Shebl Returns to Renwood Winery
August 5, 2013, Amador County, CA – Renwood Winery is proud to announce the appointment of Joe Shebl as Director of Winemaking and General Manager. Joe will oversee all aspects of winemaking and production, as well as, the day to day management of the winery and tasting room.
Joe Shebl thought he was on the path to becoming a doctor. However, after an outing to wine country, he became interested in the science of making wine and (soon afterward) attained a harvest position at Renwood Winery. It is there that he fell in love with wine and made the decision to pursue a career in winemaking. After a few years, he left Renwood and moved to Sonoma County where he garnered valuable experience working his way up through the ranks at Murphy Goode and Vinovation. Then in 2002, he returned to Renwood in the capacity of Winemaker where he was part of the team until 2009. Since that time he has worked for a number of renowned Amador County wineries where he honed his skills and cultivated a reputation as an innovative winemaker whose passion and enthusiasm is contagious.
“I am inspired and excited by this new opportunity. Creatively, I can’t wait to contribute to the future of this respected winery,” Joe said. “I am thrilled to be back and working with the team at Renwood. It feels like coming home.”
“We are very excited to have Joe back at Renwood,” say Brent Cohen, president of Renwood Winery. “It is certainly a plus that he is familiar with the winery, but it is his passion and proven hand with the fruit of Amador County that really drew us to choose him for this position.”
Joe will work closely with Renwood’s celebrity winemaking consultants Kent Rosenblum and Jeff Cohn who were brought on in 2011 to help invigorate the Renwood wine program. Joe will be responsible for blending many of the 2011 and all of the 2012 Renwood wines prior to bringing in this fall’s harvest, the 2013 vintage.
Situated in the picturesque Amador County of northern California, Renwood Winery is surrounded by the rolling hills and rushing streams of California's gold country. Renwood was established in 1993 and is one of the most respected wine producers in the Sierra Foothills, specializing in Zinfandel.
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Blends is proud to welcome Bodega Argento to their family of wine estates.
Deeply rooted in the soils of Mendoza, crafted with the spirit of Argentina, and shared with the world, Argento embodies the essence of modern Argentina. Our story is simple – Argento is intrinsically entwined with its country of origin. When you drink our wines, you experience the real Argentina.
Argento Malbec was first launched in 1999 with huge acclaim, pioneering the modern, fruit driven style of Malbec. Following on from the original Malbec vision, Argento now also produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonarda, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and more. The Argento team is very proud of Argentina’s winemaking heritage and the unique terroir of Mendoza, and are dedicated to crafting wines that emphasize the hallmarks of the Argento style – fruit purity, vibrancy and elegance.
Argento fruit is sourced from the best sub regions around Mendoza, and relationships with growers and vignerons are of paramount importance to the winemaking team.
For more information on Argento wines please visit www.blendsinc.com or www.argentowine.com.
Renwood Strikes Gold at 2013 Los Angeles International Wine Competition
Amador County zinfandel specialist garners three gold medals
By Renwood Winery
Published: Friday, Jun. 14, 2013 - 9:41 am
PLYMOUTH, Calif., June 14, 2013 --/PRNewswire/ -- Renowned producer of zinfandel, Renwood Winery just nabbed three gold medals at the 2013 Los Angeles International Wine Competition, the granddaddy of American wine judgings now in its 74th year.
Renwood was the only winery in the competition – which this year judged more than 3,000 wines from throughout the world – to garner three gold medals for zinfandel.
The winery's 2011 California Zinfandel earned a gold medal and 93-point score. Smooth, flavorful and easy-drinking, it's a bargain at a suggested retail price of $15. The 2010 vintage of Renwood's famed Grandpere Zinfandel also earned a gold medal, and a 92-point score, from the competition's judges. Rich and robust, its ripe berry, cherry and blackcurrant flavors gain complexity from earthy cedar, spice and tobacco tones.
Renwood's signature Premier Old Vine Zinfandel, also from 2010, was awarded a gold medal and Best of Class award, the latter for being selected the best zinfandel in the competition between $15 and $30. This wine was also recently named "Golden State Values under $25" by the Wine Spectator. A quintessential Amador County zin, the Spectator called it "jammy and easy to like, with raspberry and spicy caramel flavors."
Renwood Winery has an all-star winemaking team of zinfandel legends supporting Director of Winemaking Dave Crippen, including Kent Rosenblum, nicknamed the "King of Zin;" Jeff Cohn, recently named a "Zinfandel Star," by Wine Spectator; and famed Italian Alberto Antonini.
Renwood President Brent Cohen says, "Renwood is committed to creating wines that fully represent the local terroir. We are excited that these three gold medals acknowledge our direction and the quality of our award-winning zinfandels. "
Established in 1993, Renwood has long been known for its rich, complex and elegant zinfandels. The three wines honored at the Los Angeles International Wine Competition can be found at selected fine wine shops, restaurants and upscale grocers.
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Old Vine Zinfandel growing at Renwood Winery in the Sierra Foothills region of Northern California.
