Although it’s deep in Muscadet country, Domaine de l’Ecu offers so much more than your grandparents’ or parents’ Muscadet. Continue reading
Category: Reviews
Wine History: The Holy Grail of Wines
What type of wine did Jesus drink? Continue reading
Wine Review: Uruguay Beyond Tannat
Are there other wines worth exploring in Uruguay beyond Tannat? I brought back 4 wines from my recent trip to Uruguay to try out. They are all from less common regions and/or varieties in Uruguay. Continue reading
Wine Review: Uncommon Varieties in France
I found three less familiar varieties in France to explore: Pineau d’Aunis, Auxerrois Blanc and Rolle (Vermentino). Continue reading
Wine Review: Italian Wine Super-producer Antinori in Chile
If you love Italian wine, chances are you’ve tried wine from Antinori, who have been making wine in Italy since the 14th century. What you may not know is they also have a winery in Chile. Continue reading
Wine Review: Epu–Almaviva’s Secret Second Wine
Did you know that Almaviva, one of Chile’s most iconic labels, has a second wine called Epu? Continue reading
Ocean Aged Wine from Chile
Have you tried wine aged in the ocean before? You don’t have to be a treasure hunter who has recovered ancient bottles from a shipwreck to do so. Several producers around the world have been experimenting with aging wine in the ocean. In fact, there’s a new Chilean producer continuing that trend. Continue reading
Wine Review: Best Cabernet Franc Around the World
We celebrated the 2nd anniversary of the blog last weekend with the ultimate Cabernet Franc tasting. It featured 10 different Cabernet Franc wines from 10 different regions from 5 different countries and an international group of friends/wine lovers/sommeliers from 4 continents to help us drink and evaluate them all. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Orange / Skin Contact Whites
Are you a fan of orange wines? As usual, Chile is not afraid to experiment and expand the range of wines they produce, so there are definitely some Chilean orange wines worth trying. Continue reading
Wine Review: Comparing Syrah from Chile, France & California
How does Chilean Syrah compare to two other major Syrah producing regions? Continue reading