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April 17, 2019 is
(according to WinCalendar)…
– 107th day of the year.
– 16th Wednesday of 2019.
– on the 16th week of 2019.
– 29th day of Spring.
– Birthstone for this day: Diamond and Crystal
April 17, 2019 Popular Holidays & Observances Worldwide
– Malbec World Day (Día Mundial del Malbec) – Argentina
And so… let’s celebrate Argentina’s Malbec World Day!
Malbec World Day History
from https://www.winesofargentina.org/ma …
“One day, one celebration, one global superstar
WHY IS MALBEC WORLD DAY CELEBRATED ON APRIL 17TH?
Malbec originated and was for long cultivated in the southwest of France. The resulting wines, named “from Cahors” after their region, have enjoyed increasing recognition since the times of the Roman Empire. Their prestige became consolidated in the Middle Ages and they gained full recognition in modern times.
The conquest of the English market was a crucial step for this variety to become appreciated in England and the world. When phylloxera destroyed French viticulture towards the end of the 19th century, the “Cot” fell into oblivion. However, a culture of appreciation of Malbec had already become consolidated and laid the foundations for the development of Argentine Malbec some time later.
Malbec was brought to our country from France in 1853 by Michel Aimé Pouget (1821-1875), an agronomist who was hired by Domingo Faustino Sarmiento to run the Quinta Agronómica de Mendoza.
After the French model, this Quinta Normal sought to incorporate new varietals as a way to boost the national wine industry. On April 17th, 1853, with the support of Mendoza’s governor Pedro Pascual Segura, a bill was submitted to the Provincial Legislature for the foundation of a Quinta Normal and a School of Agriculture. The bill was enacted as law by the House of Representatives on September 6th, 1853.
By the end of the 19th century, viticulture experienced an exponential development in the hands of Italian and French immigrants, and so did Malbec, which adapted quickly to the varied terroirs offered by our geography and developed even better than in its original land. In this way, over the course of time and after much hard work, Malbec came to be Argentina’s flagship variety.
The efforts made by Pouget and Sarmiento for the Quinta Normal of Mendoza played a key role in that process. To Wines of Argentina, April 17th not only represents the transformation of Argentina’s wine industry, but it is also the starting point for the development of Malbec as the iconic variety and international flagship of Argentina’s viticulture.
MWD EDITIONS
Malbec World Day took place for the first time on April 17, 2011, with more than 72 events being held in 45 cities, across 36 countries….”
Attendee List
Maninder Cheema
Felicia Nica
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April 17, 2019
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue: Simone on Sunset
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Description:
The kind of neighborhood gathering for spirits, wine and bites in the Rice Village for which we’ve been waiting.
A courtyard entry with a summer-European feel – complete with candles and comfortable seating – leads the way into an inviting space where the casual and friendly hospitality set the stage.
Whether sharing stories at the friendly bar, sitting in an intimate corner or gathering with a group at the community table, there’s always something interesting to see, and definitely, always something great to eat and drink at Simone on Sunset.
We have amazing cocktails that will tantalize your palate. Don’t be afraid to ask our bartenders for something special and not the usual Rum and Coke.