May 2023 — Behind the Cork™ Reviews

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Behind the Cork™ - The Wines of Domaine Bousquet

Behind the Cork™ - The Wines of Domaine Bousquet

Embraced for their freshness, vibrant aromatics and fruit-forward qualities, wines from the Gualtallary zone of Tupungato in Mendoza’s Uco Valley have become “must-haves” for Argentine connoisseurs. With altitudes ranging up to 5,249 feet, Gualtallar...

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Behind the Cork™ - LO CA Organic Chardonnay

Behind the Cork™ - LO CA Organic Chardonnay

LO-CA organic Chardonnay, from Domaine Bousquet in Uco Valley Argentina, is a feel-good, taste-good wine with more altitude, attitude, and fewer calories. The name is a play on “low-calorie,” but Loca also means “crazy” in Spanish. So, this LO-CA C...

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Behind the Cork™ - Domaine Bousquet Reserve Pinot Noir

Behind the Cork™ - Domaine Bousquet Reserve Pinot Noir

A step up from their premium varietal line, this ‘Reserve’ Domaine Bousquet Pinot Noir is produced from estate-grown grapes from plots with low yields that offer more of everything – more body, more tannin, and more flavor. The 4,000-foot elevation e...

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Behind the Cork™ - Gaia Malbec Nouveau

Behind the Cork™ - Gaia Malbec Nouveau

Gaia, the Greek goddess of the earth, has been the Domaine Bousquet family’s inspiration since founding their winery in 1997 when they pioneered and cleared virgin land in the high reaches of Tupungato’s Gualtallary district. There are several facto...

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