All types of products, including wine, claim many things on their labels and in their advertising to show how ethical, healthy and good for the world they are. Often this is more marketing than reality. For wine, some claim to be organic, eco-friendly, and/or contributing to charities. I want to focus on the latter and examine if it’s something wine lovers should support. Continue reading
Month: September 2023
Wine Review: Chile’s Best Malbec?
Although Argentina is more famous for Malbec in South America, there are Chilean Malbecs worth seeking out. Last weekend, I got to try one of Chile’s most expensive Malbecs. Is it Chile’s best Malbec? Continue reading
Wine Review: Noble Late Harvest Wines–Chile v. France
After visiting Sauternes and Monbazillac in France recently, I wondered why there aren’t many Chilean late harvest wines with botrytis. I looked for one to compare with a Sauternes I brought back, but it wasn’t easy to find one. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Portugais Bleu & Cesar Noir
Have you tried these 2 lesser known European varieties which can also be found in Chile? Like many other forgotten Chilean varieties, these were planted in Chile decades ago but got lost in the shuffle. Continue reading
Wine Review: Napa Sangiovese vs. Tuscany
Can a Napa Sangiovese quench my Italian wine cravings? We’ll find out. Continue reading