I found two rare wines from Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the driest places in the world. However, wines from Atacama are becoming easier to find. Continue reading
Month: October 2021
Chilean Chacolí: A Tradition Lost in Time & Place
On my way back from the Colchagua Valley the other day, I stopped in Doñihue, the capital of Chilean Chacolí, to dive deeper into the history and culture of Chilean Chacolí. Continue reading
Wine Tourism in Chile: Colchagua Valley
The Colchagua Valley rivals Maipo as Chile’s most well-known wine region and best set-up for tourism. However, the ambiance of Colchagua is different. Continue reading
Wine Review: Galician Grapes in Chile
How do 2 native Galician grapes: Mencia & Albariño produce in Chile? I was fortunate enough to participate in a tasting of Galician wines recently and also to find a few rare examples of Galician varietals produced in Chile. Continue reading
Wine Review: Tannat–France v. Uruguay
How does Uruguay’s national grape compare to French Tannat? Continue reading