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    Wines From Argentina To Try on Malbec World Day 2021

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    This year, I’ve made a concerted attempt to celebrate the special wines days that pop up on social media. From Riesling Day to Pinot Noir Day, I’m trying to have a bottle ready and waiting for each one. My efforts are so sincere that I made a 2021 Drinks Calendar to guarantee I don’t miss one. But there’s one day that I never skip, one that was such a focus during my previous role working for a wine agent, that I always celebrate every year. Malbec World Day 2021 falls on April 17th (as it does every year), and I’m doing it…

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    10 Drinks That Shaped Episodes of The Office (Seasons 1-3)

    The Office is considered one of the all-time great television shows. Jim, Pam, Michael and Dwight were some of our favourite characters on the small screen from 2005 to 2013. But, have you ever noticed how much they drink on…

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    Social Sips Ultimate Guide to BC Wine: 2021 Spring Releases

    We’re doing it again! Last year’s BC Wine: Spring Release Guide was such a hit, we had to repeat it this year! I’m pleased to present the Ultimate Guide to BC Wine: 2021 Spring Releases! You’ll notice this year’s guide…

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    20 Adorable Winery Dogs Who Shake-a-Paw at BC Vineyards

    Pretty soon, vineyards across British Columbia will be welcoming Spring‘s arrival. Temperatures will rise, buds will start to break and winery dogs will be let loose among the vines to chase birds, howl at deer and greet wine-loving guests. While…

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    Get Organized With the Social Sips 2021 Drinks Calendar

    There’s a day for everything. Have you heard of Talk Like Yoda Day (May 21) or Chicken Wing Day (July 29)? Of the 365 days in a year, it’s tough to find a day that doesn’t celebrate something. That includes…

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    Holiday Wine Guide 2020: Pop These Sparkling Wines For New Year’s Eve

    Opening a bottle of sparkling wine can seem like quite a commitment, especially in 2020. This year, most celebrations are relegated to less than a handful of people. If you pop a cork, you’ve pretty much pledged to finish that…

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    Holiday Wine Guide 2020: Tempting Wines For Your Holiday Meal

    For reasons beyond our control, Canadians are being forced to throw their holiday entertaining schedule out the window. An evening with girlfriends, a neighbourhood open house, an office Christmas party – it’s all cancelled! Some may sigh in relief while…

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    Holiday Wine Guide 2020: The Best Wines to Gift

    Wine is paradoxically one of the easiest and most difficult things to give as a gift. It can be a thoughtless, grab-and-go, hand-it-over absentmindedly in a wine bag kind of present. Or it can be an impactful buying decision, with…

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    How To Become a Champagne Expert

    If you went into a wine shop today, could you confidently pick out a bottle of Champagne to buy? I ask whether it’s with confidence because for the amount of money a single bottle costs, shouldn’t you know what grapes…

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    Holiday Wine Guide 2020: 4 Special Wines Under $25

    It’s hard to buy anything of a certain quality these days for less than $25, let alone a wine that makes its way from another part of the world. Depending on where you live, a bottle travels through several hands…

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    Holiday Wine Guide 2020: How To Set Yourself Up For Success

    Are you someone that preps for the holiday season weeks in advance? Or do you a fly by the seat of your pants and hope to have an ounce of sanity left by December 24th? I’m somewhere in between the…

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ABOUT Nicole Mackay

Nicole is a Wine Writer, Consultant and Marketing Specialists. She’s a Spanish Wine Scholar and holds her Level 3 Certification from the Wine & Spirit Educational Trust.

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Italian Pinot Grigio + a fruity splash of Moscato Italian Pinot Grigio + a fruity splash of Moscato = Delightful sipper for the patio 😀

New listing, now available at @coopwinespiritsbeer for our wine loving friends in #calgary.
🌟 Malbec World Day 🌟 is tomorrow, April 17th 🌟 Malbec World Day 🌟 is tomorrow, April 17th. Have you chosen a Malbec to open yet? All this week, I’m featuring some options and showcasing the immense success the grape 🍇 has brought to Mendoza, Argentina 🇦🇷 over the past 20 years. 

✨ ALAMOS SELECCION MALBEC @alamoswinesar 
Blackberry and blueberry flavours cover the palate with hints of black pepper and sweet coffee. Inviting tannins with an elegant finish. Approximately $18 - $22

✨ TRAPICHE MEDALLA MALBEC @trapichewines 
A lively mix of red and dark berries with pronounced toasty notes. Notable tannins alongside a creamy texture and voluminous mouthfeel. Approximately $20 - $24

✨ TERRAZAS DE LOS ANDES RESERVA MALBEC @terrazas_andes 
Full-bodied with a juicy fruit-forward entry. Structured and intricately layered.Approximately $22- $26

✨ ACHAVAL-FERRER MALBEC @achavalferrer 
Blueberry aromas weave nicely through notes of nuanced oak. Supple tannins with a smooth and lingering finish. Approximately $35 - $39

Not a fan of Malbec? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Head on over to SocialSips.ca (link in profile) to check out another red grape that’s grown in Argentina and pleasing palates across the globe - Cabernet Sauvignon!
The gangs all here for this weekends’s Malbec Zo The gangs all here for this weekends’s Malbec Zoom Marathon at @willowparkwines 

I’ve signed up for the @susanabalbowines tasting on Saturday but there are nine different events to choose from. Purchase your ticket through @willowparkwines and the wines are included. 

Get your tickets today! 

* Friday, April 16 – 3pm to 4pm – Familia Zuccardi
·        Cecilia Carrasco, Export Manager
* Friday, April 16 – 5pm to 6pm – Bodega Norton
·        Marcelo Soizan, North America Export Manager
* Saturday, April 17 – noon to 1pm – Susana Balbo Wines
·        Susana Balbo, Winemaker/Owner
* Saturday, April 17 – 1pm to 2pm – Bodega Escorihuela Gascón
·        Celeste Pesce, Viticulturist/Brand Ambassador
* Saturday, April 17 – 3pm to 4pm – Doña Paula
·        Martín Kaiser, Director of Enology and Viticulture
* Saturday, April 17 – 5pm to 6pm – Zorzal Vineyards & Winery
·        Juan Pablo Michelini, Winemaker
* Sunday, April 18 – noon to 1pm – Bodegas Salentein
·        Bernard (Ben) Pon, Owner
* Sunday, April 18 – 2pm to 3pm – Bodega Catena Zapata
·        Marina Castillo, Export Director  
* Sunday, April 18 – 3pm to 4pm – Bodega Luigi Bosca 
·        Pablo Cúneo, Winemaker
🌟 Malbec World Day 🌟 is this Saturday, April 🌟 Malbec World Day 🌟 is this Saturday, April 17th. Have you chosen a Malbec to open yet? All this week, I’ll be featuring some options and showcasing the immense success the grape 🍇 has brought to Mendoza, Argentina 🇦🇷 over the past 20 years. 

✨ BODEGA ARGENTO ESTATE RESERVE ORGANIC MALBEC @bodegaargento 
Just a touch of oak rounds out the dark berry and plum fruit flavours. Well-integrated with just a hint of savoury spice. 

✨ KAIKEN SELECCION ESPECIAL MALBEC @kaikenwines 
Red cherry and raspberry shine with hints of mocha and tobacco. Friendly tannins and a nice finish.
Approximately $13 - $17

✨ EL ESTECO DON DAVID RESERVE MALBEC @bodegaelesteco 
An array of dark fruits flavours are supported by notes of dark chocolate and smoky oak with a lingering finish. Approximately $16 - $20

Not a fan of Malbec? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Head on over to SocialSips.ca (link in profile) to check out another red grape that’s grown in Argentina and pleasing palates across the globe - Cabernet Sauvignon!
🌟 Malbec World Day 🌟 is this Saturday, April 🌟 Malbec World Day 🌟 is this Saturday, April 17th. Have you chosen a Malbec to open yet? All this week, I’ll be featuring some options and showcasing the immense success the grape 🍇 has brought to Mendoza, Argentina 🇦🇷 over the past 20 years. 

✨ ALAMOS MALBEC @alamoswinesar 
Dark plum and blackberry marry with notes of black pepper and soft floral. Soft tannins with an elegant finish. Approximately $14 - $16.

✨ GRAFFIGNA MALBEC @graffignawine 
Ripe red fruit flavours, juicy with hints of vanilla and warm spice. Soft and approachable. Great value. Approximately $12 - $16

✨ FLIGHT OF THE CONDOR MALBEC
Well-balanced with a fruit-forward profile integrated nicely with soft oak nuances and friendly tannins. Approximately $18 - $22

Not a fan of Malbec? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Head on over to SocialSips.ca (link in profile) to check out another red grape that’s grown in Argentina and pleasing palates across the globe - Cabernet Sauvignon!
🌟 Malbec World Day 🌟 is this Saturday, April 🌟 Malbec World Day 🌟 is this Saturday, April 17th. Have you chosen a Malbec to open yet? All this week, I’ll be featuring some options and showcasing the immense success the grape 🍇 has brought to Mendoza, Argentina 🇦🇷 over the past 20 years. 

✨ BODEGAS SALENTEIN RESERVE MALBEC @salenteinbodega 
Bursting with blackberry and ripe cherry flavours. Delicate floral notes weave throughout a solid finish. Approximately $19 - $23.

🎟️ Join Bodegas Salentein’s owner, Bernard (Ben) Pon, this Sunday, April 18th at noon (MST) for @willowparkwines Virtual Malbec Marathon #7. Click through their profile for ticket information.

✨ ESCORIHUELA GASCON 1884 ESTATE GROWN MALBEC @escorihuelag Integrated notes of tobacco and vanilla mix with black currant and plum. Gentle acidity. Approximately $18 - $22

🎟️ Join Bodega Escorihuela Gascón’s Viticultureist/Brand Ambassador, Celeste Pesce, this Saturday, April 17th at 1pm (MST) for @willowparkwines Virtual Malbec Marathon #4. Click through their profile for ticket information.

✨ DECERO MALBEC @fincadecero 
At 3500 feet, the Remolinos Vineyard brings fresh acidity to this red berry fruit-laden wine. Medium bodied, well-balanced with smooth tannins. Approximately $23 - $27

Not a fan of Malbec? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Head on over to SocialSips.ca (link in profile) to check out another red grape that’s grown in Argentina and pleasing palates across the globe - Cabernet Sauvignon!
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