In the north of Chile lies the spectacular Atacama Desert, which is the oldest and driest desert in the world. This arid climate extends north past the border with Peru and south to the Coquimbo region. Despite the seemingly inhospitable climate, wine has been grown here since the 16th century. Continue reading
Author: winediplomats
Wine Review: Chilean Petit Verdot
Like many places in the world that produce Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile also produces Petit Verdot with it. Continue reading
Wine Review: Spanish Finds in Santiago
Despite the obvious history of Spanish influence in Chile, there’s less Spanish influence in the Chilean wine market. However, my local shop recently added some new Spanish selections, so I decided to try a few. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Riesling vs. French Riesling
Does Riesling have a future in Chile? Let’s compare a couple of Chilean Rieslings to an Alsatian Riesling to find out. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chile’s Best Pinot Noir?
In a previous post, I claimed Chile made the best bargain Pinot Noir in the world, but how are their higher-end Pinots? Continue reading
Chilean Holiday Drink
Many cultures have special alcoholic beverages for the holiday season besides your favorite wine or champagne. For example, some European countries drink mulled wine (a spiced warm wine). In the US, we drink eggnog, which can be with or without alcohol. In Chile, there’s Cola de Mono. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Carignan–My Proxy Italian Wine
I love Italian wine, but Chile doesn’t produce much of any Italian varietals, and imported Italian wine is hard to find and expensive. My solution during my 3+ years here: Chilean Carignan. Continue reading
Wine Tourism: Making your Own Wine at Emiliana
Ever dream of owning your own vineyard and making your own wine? Then Chile is a place to make your dream come true. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chileans Should Drink More Rosé – 2016 Maurizio Garibaldi Ayen Maipo
Why are there so few rosés in Chile? Continue reading
Viñedos Herrera-Alvarado: Natural & Traditional Winemaking in Marga Marga
Have you ever had wine from the Marga Marga Valley? What about wine fermented in leather? Or Cristal the grape? Then Herrera-Alvarado is your best choice to discover the Marga Marga. Continue reading