You’ve heard of Mouton Rothschild, Opus One, and Alamviva, but have you heard of Viña Marty? Continue reading
Author: winediplomats
Wine Review: 2019 Korta TreSauvignon Curico
Everyone knows Sauvignon Blanc, and maybe you’ve heard of Sauvignon Gris, but have you heard of Sauvignon Vert (AKA Sauvignonasse or Friulano)? Continue reading
Wine Review: 2017 Vina Garces Silva Amayna Pinot Noir Leyda
Garces Silva Amayna Pinot Noir is a benchmark for what Chilean Pinot can achieve on the more modern voluptuous side of the spectrum. Continue reading
Wine Review: 2016 Errázuriz Cabernet Sauvignon Aconcagua Alto
If you haven’t tried Chilean wine before, a good introduction is Erráziruz’s wines. Continue reading
Wine Review: Malbec Taste Off (France, Argentina, & Chile)
Most of you are familiar with Argentinian Malbec, but how does it compare to Malbec from its original home in France? In addition, where does Chilean Malbec fit in? Continue reading
Wine Review: 2018 San Pedro Tayu 1865 Pinot Noir Malleco
The largest group of indigenous peoples living in Chile are the Mapuche. Despite being part of Chile’s mixed ethnic make-up and culture, many Mapuche communities still struggle for autonomy and rights. That’s why I was fascinated to see this wine project between the Mapuche of Buchahueico and Vina San Pedro. Continue reading
Wine Review: 2 Boutique Wines (2 Vinos de Autor)
Despite having tasted hundreds of different Chilean wines, there are still producers I haven’t tried and new producers popping up. How do these 2 boutique wines measure up? Continue reading
Wine Review: French vs. Chilean Cabernet Franc
In honor of the 14th of July, I’m going to compare a French Loire Valley Cabernet Franc vs. a Chilean Cabernet Franc from Limari. Continue reading
Wine Review: 2015 Cruchon Coteaux de Trumao Valle del Bueno Los Lagos Pinot Noir
As you know, I’m a big fan of Chilean Pinot, and it’s grown in several regions of Chile. It’s a cool climate grape, so why not keep going further south and try Pinot in Patagonia? However, Pinot Noir in Patagonia is still in its nascent stages and hard to find. How does this one compare to other Pinots I’ve had from Patagonia and other Pinots in Chile? Continue reading
Latest Tasting Notes June 2020: 4 Diverse Reds
If you didn’t know, we currently have over 800 tasting notes of Chilean wines uploaded and we’re still in the process of uploading more. Then, I’m going to convert the spreadsheet into something more easily searchable on the site. In the meantime, we’re constantly drinking more wines, so here’s a rundown of what I’ve had lately. Continue reading