I’m trying out two lesser known Spanish white varieties that start with a “G.” Can you guess which ones I’m talking about? Continue reading
Category: Reviews
Wine Review: Chile’s Best Malbec?
Although Argentina is more famous for Malbec in South America, there are Chilean Malbecs worth seeking out. Last weekend, I got to try one of Chile’s most expensive Malbecs. Is it Chile’s best Malbec? Continue reading
Wine Review: Noble Late Harvest Wines–Chile v. France
After visiting Sauternes and Monbazillac in France recently, I wondered why there aren’t many Chilean late harvest wines with botrytis. I looked for one to compare with a Sauternes I brought back, but it wasn’t easy to find one. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Portugais Bleu & Cesar Noir
Have you tried these 2 lesser known European varieties which can also be found in Chile? Like many other forgotten Chilean varieties, these were planted in Chile decades ago but got lost in the shuffle. Continue reading
Wine Review: Napa Sangiovese vs. Tuscany
Can a Napa Sangiovese quench my Italian wine cravings? We’ll find out. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Tannat & Marselan
I’m back in Chile, so time to review some more Chilean wines since it’s been so long. It’s also winter here, so I decided to try 2 varieties that work well with heavier winter dishes like stew. Continue reading
Bordeaux Off the Beaten Path: Forgotten Grapes, Pirates & Robots
In addition to visiting some well-established Bordeaux chateaux and going beyond Bordeaux along the Dordogne, I decided to explore less orthodox Bordeaux producers who might be the future of the region: Château Cazebonne & Château Luchey-Halde. Continue reading
Wine Review: South West France Part 2
After our stop in Bordeaux, we spent a week in the Périgord. There, I got to sample lots of local wines with the local cuisine. I’m going to focus on the appellations we tried with some information about what to do in the region. Continue reading
Wine Tourism: Visiting Bordeaux 101
Here are a few basic tips for amateur wine enthusiasts visiting Bordeaux and a recap of my recent trip there. Highlights include La Gaffeliere in Saint Emilion, Sauternes, Carbonnieux and a vertical of Branaire-Ducru. Continue reading
Wine Review: Aging Zinfandel
Can Zinfandel age? I’m going to compare a 10 year old Zin to younger Zins to find out. Continue reading