Can music help produce better wine? Can listening to music while drinking help us enjoy wine better? Continue reading
Wine Review: Brut Nature Argentinian Espumante vs. Cava
After being impressed by a top Chilean Brut Nature Traditional Method sparkling recently, I’ve been thinking that perhaps Brut Nature sparklings may finally be what gets me to love sparkling wines. Continue reading
Wine Review: Alicante Bouschet–Chile v. Spain
Does this ostentatious but unheralded grape deserve its own spotlight? Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Sparklings to Celebrate 2023
More traditional method sparkling wines are popping up in Chile, so I thought I’d try out a couple for the holidays. Continue reading
Wine Review: C-List French White Varieties
You may have heard of these varieties in France, but how well do you really know them or how often do you actually drink them? Continue reading
Wine Review: Pinot from the Americas v. Burgundy
Can Pinot Noir from the Americas taste like Burgundy? Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Viognier v. French
I’m taking another look at Chilean Viognier and comparing it to a Viognier blend from France, its original home. Continue reading
Wine Review: Jura–Region for Wine Geeks
This past Thanksgiving, I had a couple of wine geeks over and rather than serve them my most expensive Napa or Bordeaux, I went with two wines from the Jura. That’s because the Jura is one of the most unique wine regions in the world–a rare challenge and pleasure for any wine geek. Continue reading
Wine Review: Gamay Outside the Box
World Beaujolais Nouveau Day just passed last week, but I decided to drink some Gamay beyond your typical Beaujolais. Continue reading
Wine Review: Viña Leyda
After tasting roughly a 1,000 Chilean wines from hundreds of different producers, Viña Leyda has to be one of my top 5 favorite producers. I’ve already written about it as one of the best bargain Chilean producers, but I wanted to give their premium level wines a try to see if they also excel at their price point. Continue reading