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Author: winediplomats
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
Wine Review: Rare Carmenere Taste-off
Although Carmenere is now considered the national grape of Chile and is widely distributed globally, there is still Carmenere being made at the artisanal level worth exploring. Continue reading
Wine Review: Lebanese+Chilean Love Connection = Great Wine
What happens when a Belgian-Lebanese winemaker meets a Chilean sommelier and they decide to make their own wine? They create something beautiful and unique called Atomo. Continue reading
The Lost & Mysterious Asoleado Wines of Chile
Once the most coveted wine from Chile in the 19th century, Asoleado wines have fallen into obscurity. I set out on a quest to find it, learn its history and taste it. Continue reading
Wine Review: 2 Exotic Chilean Whites
Take a break from Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay–there are other Chilean white options out there to explore. Continue reading
Wine Review: Rare Reds from Provence
If you’re a wine explorer like me, try these two gems from Provence that are off the beaten track. Continue reading
Wine Review: My Favorite Chilean Sparkling & First Brazilian Wine
If you’re looking for cheaper but exotic alternatives to Champagne, try these 2 South American espumantes (sparkling wines). Continue reading
Wine Tourism in Chile: Discovering Cauquenes, Maule Valley
On our way back from Villarrica, we stopped in Cauquenes in the southern Maule Valley. We visited two boutique wineries: Vina Don Heraldo and Vina Gran Hidalgo. The former offers accommodations too. Continue reading