August 13, 2010
Susana Balbo's market visit: Get ready to meet 'the Evita of wine'

Susana Balbo stands out in Argentina for her incredible skill, experience, and passion. She has been making wine since earning her enology degree in 1981, and she has probably produced a wider variety of wines than any other winemaker in Argentina. Susana was the first Argentine winemaker to be hired as a consultant to make wine internationally; she has made wine in Australia, California, Chile, France, Italy, South Africa, and Spain, and she spends a month each year in different regions of the world studying with local winemakers and growers.

After twenty years of producing wines for others, Susana decided to apply her education and experience to her own wines and put her name right on the bottle—1999 was her first vintage. Susana strives for balance in her wines, with layers of complexity coming from the individually fermented varietals. Her wines consistently receive high praise. She wants people who drink her wines to feel that every sip from the glass is as exciting as the first. In 2002, Susana designed and built Dominio del Plata to take her winemaking to a higher level with greater control and
incredible results.

We invite you to meet this extraordinary woman.
8/26/10: Binny's Downers Grove location is having a Argentine food and wine pairing with her from 6-8pm. Susana will guide you through food and wine pairings matching her wines with Argentine-style steak specialties. Each of the 3 signature samples will pair with 3 Susana's wines in this casual tasting. Event costs $20 which will go towards purchases made that night. Reservations are required; call 630-705-9463.

8/27/10: Hinsdale Wine Shop is having a wine tasting with Susana from 6-8:30pm. Chat with her while tasting her Signature Susana Balbo wines, BenMarco wines and Crios de Susana Balbo wines. Call 630-654-9862 to RSVP.