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Author: winediplomats
Wine Review: Chilean Cool Climate Merlot
Merlot has gotten a bad rap in the last 20 years, but perhaps you’d like it better when it’s grown in cooler climates. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Fortified Wines
If you like Port, you might want to try Chilean versions of fortified wine. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean vs. Californian Old-Vine Cinsault
Is Cinsault the next grape variety in Chile ready to explode into international popularity? Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean v. French Chardonnay
How does Chilean Chardonnay measure up to Chardonnay from Burgundy? Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean vs. Tuscan & French Sangiovese
More and more Italian grape varietals are popping up in Chile, so I decided to try a Chilean Sangiovese and compare it to a Chianti and a French Sangiovese. Continue reading
Wine Review: Old Vine Malbec–Chile vs. Argentina
I decided to reprise the Malbec comparison I did over a year ago, but this time I’m focusing on old vine* Malbec. Continue reading
Wine Review: Wines from the Atacama Desert
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
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