On our way back from Villarrica, we stopped in Cauquenes in the southern Maule Valley. We visited two boutique wineries: Vina Don Heraldo and Vina Gran Hidalgo. The former offers accommodations too. Continue reading
Month: February 2021
Wine Review: Boutique Wines in Villarrica, Malleco Valley & Volcanic Wines
We spent a relaxing week in the town of Villarrica, where you can lay on black sand beaches in front of a smoky snow capped volcano. To my surprise, you can also find some local wines. Continue reading
Wine Tourism in Chile: Vina Chillan-La Favola
For our vacation this summer, we drove to the south of Chile and stopped to taste wine, dine and lodge at Viña Chillan. Continue reading
Wine Review: Valentine’s Day Wine
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many of you will be having romantic meals with your significant others. What could be more symbolic of a wine choice with that meal than sharing your Corazon (heart) with them? Continue reading
Wine Review: Rare Chilean Wine from Grand Cru Burgundy Master
A month ago I reviewed Errazuriz’s Las Pizarras Pinot Noir and mentioned that top Burgundy winemaker Louis-Michel Liger-Belair of Domaine de Comte Liger-Belair consulted for them. Did you know he also has his own Bordeaux blend in Chile? Continue reading