If you think Chilean wines are only about Cabernet from the Maipo and Rapel Valleys, you need to try wines from Itata. Continue reading
Author: winediplomats
Wine Review: 2 Alternatives to Sauvignon Blanc
If you want to take a break from Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, look no further. Continue reading
Wine Review: Merlot Comparison-Chile vs. France
How does Chilean Merlot compare to Right Bank Bordeaux Merlot? Continue reading
Wine Review: 2013 Trabun Syrah Cachapoal
Small independent producer worth trying. Continue reading
Wine Review: 2015 Viña Marty Pirca Carmenere Gran Reserva Maule
You’ve heard of Mouton Rothschild, Opus One, and Alamviva, but have you heard of Viña Marty? Continue reading
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