How often do you re-taste a wine that you didn’t like the first time you tried it? Or vice versa, are there wines that you loved in the past but don’t like anymore upon revisiting them? Continue reading
Month: April 2021
Wine Review: 2 Exotic Red Grapes in Chile
Have you ever tried Cesar Noir or Marselan red wines? Chile is not only a source of your favorite international grapes, but they also produce more obscure varietals too. Continue reading
Wine Review: Spanish v. Chilean Carignan (Cariñena)
How does Chilean Carignan compare to Carignan from its original home of Spain? Continue reading
Wine Review: Top Beaujolais Cru
Are you a fan of Beaujolais? I certainly appreciate Beaujolais, especially now that I’m in Chile where it’s hard to find. Continue reading
Wine Review: Viña Vik
I’ve been told that Chile is basically owned by around 20 large families, and that power structure certainly extends to the wine industry. That’s what makes the growth of small independent producers and the revival of Pais so amazing. Plus, there are new producers popping up all the time. In the case of Viña Vik, it’s quickly risen to the top in just around 15 years since its founding. Continue reading