Last week I looked at Chilean Tempranillo, a variety that is far more well-known in the Iberian Peninsula. This week I leveled the playing field and am comparing a varietal that is much less common in Spain but super-common in Chile. Continue reading
Category: Reviews
Wine Review: Chilean Tempranillo & Barbera
These two red grape varieties are popular in Europe, but do they do well in Chile too? Continue reading
Wine Review: Blog 1 Year Anniversary-Calyptra Inedito
This week is our blog’s 1 year anniversary. I just wanted to reflect on the year a bit and celebrate with a 10 year old bottle from Calyptra. Continue reading
Wine Review: Volcanic Pais–Canary Islands vs. Chile
Pais is the wine varietal with the most history in Chile and all of the Americas (read about its 450+ year story here). However, before it came to the New World, it stopped at the Canary Islands. Continue reading
Wine Review: 2018–Vintage of the Century in Chile?
The 2018 vintage in Chile has been universally praised as extraordinary by producers and critics alike. I wanted to try a few easy-to-find wines that I had tasted in past vintages and see if their 2018 stood out. Continue reading
Wine Review: 2 Exotic Red Grapes in Chile
Have you ever tried Cesar Noir or Marselan red wines? Chile is not only a source of your favorite international grapes, but they also produce more obscure varietals too. Continue reading
Wine Review: Spanish v. Chilean Carignan (Cariñena)
How does Chilean Carignan compare to Carignan from its original home of Spain? Continue reading
Wine Review: Top Beaujolais Cru
Are you a fan of Beaujolais? I certainly appreciate Beaujolais, especially now that I’m in Chile where it’s hard to find. Continue reading
Wine Review: Viña Vik
I’ve been told that Chile is basically owned by around 20 large families, and that power structure certainly extends to the wine industry. That’s what makes the growth of small independent producers and the revival of Pais so amazing. Plus, there are new producers popping up all the time. In the case of Viña Vik, it’s quickly risen to the top in just around 15 years since its founding. Continue reading
Wine Review: Rare Carmenere Taste-off
Although Carmenere is now considered the national grape of Chile and is widely distributed globally, there is still Carmenere being made at the artisanal level worth exploring. Continue reading