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Dear Friend,
We are happy to announce that Salud! Celebrating Jewish Life in Mendoza, Argentina is rescheduled to take place on Thursday, June 17th at 8 pm EDT. We hope you are able to join us!
We look forward to this unique opportunity to learn about Jewish life in Mendoza, and explore the largest wine region in Argentina, well-known for its Malbec.
Tour the wineries and vineyards, hear from a local wine expert, and learn about the history and personal family story with Julio Camsen & Ana Manulis de Camsen, active members of the Jewish community and founders of the Huentala Winery in Mendoza.
Meet the President of the Jewish community and learn about Jewish life and JDC’s COVID-19 response, direct assistance, and capacity building programs.
All participants are asked to please register using the RSVP button below. If you had originally planned to join us on May 20th, we ask that you please take a minute and re-register for the new event on June 17th.
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You are encouraged to purchase 1-2 bottles of Argentinian wine from the list below so that you can taste these wines together with the sommelier from Mendoza during the event.
The following are recommended Malbec wines available for purchase in U.S. stores:
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Baron Rothschild Flechas De Los Andes Malbec -- Kosher
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Trapiche Malbec Oak Cask
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Guillermo de Mendoza Malbec -- Kosher
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Catena Malbec
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Trapiche Broquel Malbec
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El Secreto 2016 -- Kosher
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Achaval-Ferrer Malbec 2017/2018
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Mendel Malbec 2008/2009
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Trapiche Malbec Venturin 2006
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Bramare Malbec Lujan 2007/2009
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Bramare Malbec Marchiore 2012/2013
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Achaval-Ferrer Malbec Altamir 2013
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Catena Zapata Malbec Argent 2006
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Catena Zapata Malbecata 2013/2014
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** Please note that the sommelier will be tasting wines from the Huentala Winery in Mendoza, which unfortunately is not yet exporting wines to the U.S. As such, he will note the most comparable Malbec wines from the list above during the tasting segment of our program.
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Looking for a snack to pair with your Malbec wines? Bake these delicious empanadas in advance of the event (click here for a recipe from the Jewish community of Argentina).
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