Albariño is becoming more popular in South America as producers look towards their Spanish roots. How do they compare to Spanish Albariño? Continue reading
Category: Reviews
Wine Review: Cool Chilean Sparklings
Usually around the holidays, I try to review a Chilean sparkling wine (espumante). Despite not being my favorite type of Chilean wine, Chilean espumantes have been improving of late. Continue reading
Wine Review: Vik La Piu Belle
Vik’s top end Carmenere blend, La Piu Belle, is becoming one of the most recognizable wine labels from Chile. I finally got to taste and review a bottle. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Ciliegiolo
The variety Ciliegiolo is becoming more popular in Italy. Have you tried it yet? Continue reading
Wine Review: Top Peruvian Wines
When wine lovers think of South American wines, normally Chile and Argentina come to mind. Some might even say Uruguay. However, there is quality wine being made in Peru. Continue reading
Wine Review: Extreme Pinot Noir
Where can you find the highest elevation and southernmost Pinot Noir in the world? Continue reading
Wine Review: Crémant
Given the price of Champagne, are Crémant sparkling wines from France a good alternative? Continue reading
Wine Review: Nebbiolo Beyond Barolo Part 2
Barolo is the undisputed king of Nebbiolo, but it’s expensive. Can we find other quality Nebbiolo values in other regions around the world? Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Verdejo
With a rise in Spanish varieties being grown in Chile, I decided to look at the Spanish white variety Verdejo. Continue reading
Wine Review: Mini-Vertical De Martino Carmenere
I wanted to check in on the 2018 vintage in Chile by doing a mini-vertical with one of my favorite Carmenere. Continue reading