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
Author: winediplomats
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
My Go-To Wines with Chilean Seafood
As pandemic restrictions are easing up, we were finally able to get out of Santiago and head to the coast. I visited a couple wineries (write-ups coming soon), but we also enjoyed a lot of seafood. Therefore, I wanted to talk about my go-to whites with seafood and give an overview of Chilean seafood. Continue reading
Wine Review: A piece of Bordeaux in Chile–Vina Aquitania Lazuli
Lovers of Bordeaux and Chilean Bordeaux varietal wines are already probably familiar with more ubiquitous labels like Los Vascos, owned by Chateau Lafite Rothschild and Escudo Rojo, owned by Chateau Mouton Rothschild. Another Bordeaux investment in Chile that I’ve already reviewed is Agricola Cuvelier from Chateau Leoville Poyferre. However, not enough Bordeaux lovers know about Vina Aquitania. Continue reading