Wine Review: Monovarietal Portuguese Wines
Portugal’s most famous wines are usually blends. However, I found 3 monovarietal Portuguese wines to explore, two of which are quite rare and should excite any wine geek. Continue reading
Author: winediplomats
Wine Review: Bargain Aged Chilean Wines – Viña Santa Mónica
Paying for aged wine usually costs a premium, but that’s not the case for this Chilean producer. Continue reading
Wine Review: Spanish Garnacha Comparison
Spain is arguably the king of Garnacha. Let’s compare 2 Garnachas from different regions in Spain. Continue reading
Wine Tourism: Catalunya – Priorat & Emporda
Escape the extremely touristy Barcelona and explore the rest of Catalonia (Catalunya in Catalan) for its wine, food, history and culture. Continue reading
Wine Review: 100% Petit Verdot from Bordeaux
The least represented of Bordeaux varieties internationally, can Petit Verdot do well as a solo act in its home Bordeaux? Continue reading
Wine Tourism: Côtes Catalanes
I just got back from France and Spain, where I spent most of my time in both Spanish Catalonia and French Catalonia (or Northern Catalonia). This post will focus on wine tourism in the latter. Continue reading
Wine Review: Rhone Varieties in Argentina
Although everyone thinks of Malbec when they think of Argentinian wine, there are other red varieties worth trying out. Continue reading
Wine Review: Antiyal–Chile’s Biodynamic Boutique Icon
If you are a Bordeaux or Biodynamic wine lover, Antiyal from Chile should be on your radar. Continue reading
Wine Pairing: Sushi & the Asian Palate
Although I have many favorite foods in the world, something I would definitely have on the menu for my last supper would be sushi. Given wine is my favorite beverage, I thought it’d be fun to explore the pairing. Continue reading
Wine Review: German v. French Riesling
After looking at New World Riesling, I wanted to re-examine Old World Riesling. Is there a difference between Riesling from Mosel and Riesling from Alsace? Continue reading