We spent a relaxing week in the town of Villarrica, where you can lay on black sand beaches in front of a smoky snow capped volcano. To my surprise, you can also find some local wines. Continue reading
Wine Tourism in Chile: Vina Chillan-La Favola
For our vacation this summer, we drove to the south of Chile and stopped to taste wine, dine and lodge at Viña Chillan. Continue reading
Wine Review: Valentine’s Day Wine
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many of you will be having romantic meals with your significant others. What could be more symbolic of a wine choice with that meal than sharing your Corazon (heart) with them? Continue reading
Wine Review: Rare Chilean Wine from Grand Cru Burgundy Master
A month ago I reviewed Errazuriz’s Las Pizarras Pinot Noir and mentioned that top Burgundy winemaker Louis-Michel Liger-Belair of Domaine de Comte Liger-Belair consulted for them. Did you know he also has his own Bordeaux blend in Chile? Continue reading
Wine Review: Wines of Northern Chile
In the north of Chile lies the spectacular Atacama Desert, which is the oldest and driest desert in the world. This arid climate extends north past the border with Peru and south to the Coquimbo region. Despite the seemingly inhospitable climate, wine has been grown here since the 16th century. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Petit Verdot
Like many places in the world that produce Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile also produces Petit Verdot with it. Continue reading
Wine Review: Spanish Finds in Santiago
Despite the obvious history of Spanish influence in Chile, there’s less Spanish influence in the Chilean wine market. However, my local shop recently added some new Spanish selections, so I decided to try a few. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Riesling vs. French Riesling
Does Riesling have a future in Chile? Let’s compare a couple of Chilean Rieslings to an Alsatian Riesling to find out. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chile’s Best Pinot Noir?
In a previous post, I claimed Chile made the best bargain Pinot Noir in the world, but how are their higher-end Pinots? Continue reading
Chilean Holiday Drink
Many cultures have special alcoholic beverages for the holiday season besides your favorite wine or champagne. For example, some European countries drink mulled wine (a spiced warm wine). In the US, we drink eggnog, which can be with or without alcohol. In Chile, there’s Cola de Mono. Continue reading