Wine Review: Argentina’s Native Criolla Varieties

Varieties like Malbec and Carmenere were European varieties used as modern attempts to create a market for Argentinian and Chilean wines. However, it’s their Criolla grapes that are the most unique and historical. Today, I’m exploring Argentinian Criolla varieties.  Continue reading

Wine Tourism in Chile: Idiosyncratic Tasting Visits in the Rapel Valley

Have you ever tried a blue wine? How about wines aged with meteorites or to the sound of music? You can find all these unique experiences and more in the Rapel Valley.  Continue reading