After our stop in Bordeaux, we spent a week in the Périgord. There, I got to sample lots of local wines with the local cuisine. I’m going to focus on the appellations we tried with some information about what to do in the region. Continue reading
Author: winediplomats
Wine Tourism: Visiting Bordeaux 101
Here are a few basic tips for amateur wine enthusiasts visiting Bordeaux and a recap of my recent trip there. Highlights include La Gaffeliere in Saint Emilion, Sauternes, Carbonnieux and a vertical of Branaire-Ducru. Continue reading
Wine Review: Aging Zinfandel
Can Zinfandel age? I’m going to compare a 10 year old Zin to younger Zins to find out. Continue reading
Chilean Semillon
Once the most planted white grape in Chile, Semillon is starting to make a comeback. Continue reading
Wine Review: New Chilean Wine Regions
New producers and wines are popping up all the time in Chile. In addition, new regions and sub-regions for growing wines are also emerging. Continue reading
Wine Review: Canary Islands
Have you tried wines from the Canary Islands? Are they worth seeking out? Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Appassimento v. Amarone
Are you an Amarone lover? Can you find wines similar to Amarone in Chile? Continue reading
Wine Review: Top Down Under Wines
It’s the third year anniversary of the blog, so I decided to celebrate by opening some top wines from Australia and New Zealand. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Chenin Blanc v. France
I’ve run into a few Chilean Chenin Blancs recently, so I thought I’d compare one to a wine from one of its more famous homes: the Loire Valley. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Montepulciano
As more Italian varieties are popping in Chile, I decided to revisit Undurraga’s T.H. Montepulciano for the blog. Continue reading