Although it’s not at the top of Chile’s tourism or wine region list, the Copiapo & Huasco regions offer both natural beauty and tradition. Continue reading
Category: Wine Reviews
Wine Review: Artistic Chilean Labels
Can you judge a wine by its label? I’m going to try 3 Chilean wines with artistic labels to find out. Continue reading
Wine Review: Aged v. Young White Bordeaux
Should we age our white Bordeaux? Continue reading
Wine Review: Uncommon Italian Grapes in Chile–Refosco & Teroldego
Neither famous in Italy or Chile, can these two lesser-known grape varieties succeed? Continue reading
Wine Review: French Carignan v. Chilean
Carignan is quickly becoming one of my favorite under the radar varieties in Chile. Will I like French Carignan as much? Continue reading
Wine Review: Wines from South West France
The southwest of France is more than just Bordeaux in terms of wine although Bordeaux is normally excluded from being called a wine from the “South West” wine region. This is because Bordeaux’s production and notoriety is so massive, it gets to be its own region. However, there are several wines in the South West that are worth checking out. Continue reading
Wine Tourism in France: Visiting Domaine de l’Ecu
Although it’s deep in Muscadet country, Domaine de l’Ecu offers so much more than your grandparents’ or parents’ Muscadet. Continue reading
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