As Valentine’s Day approaches, many of you will be having romantic meals with your significant others. What could be more symbolic of a wine choice with that meal than sharing your Corazon (heart) with them? Continue reading
Category: Wine Reviews
Wine Review: Rare Chilean Wine from Grand Cru Burgundy Master
A month ago I reviewed Errazuriz’s Las Pizarras Pinot Noir and mentioned that top Burgundy winemaker Louis-Michel Liger-Belair of Domaine de Comte Liger-Belair consulted for them. Did you know he also has his own Bordeaux blend in Chile? Continue reading
Wine Review: Wines of Northern Chile
In the north of Chile lies the spectacular Atacama Desert, which is the oldest and driest desert in the world. This arid climate extends north past the border with Peru and south to the Coquimbo region. Despite the seemingly inhospitable climate, wine has been grown here since the 16th century. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Petit Verdot
Like many places in the world that produce Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile also produces Petit Verdot with it. Continue reading
Wine Review: Spanish Finds in Santiago
Despite the obvious history of Spanish influence in Chile, there’s less Spanish influence in the Chilean wine market. However, my local shop recently added some new Spanish selections, so I decided to try a few. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Riesling vs. French Riesling
Does Riesling have a future in Chile? Let’s compare a couple of Chilean Rieslings to an Alsatian Riesling to find out. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chile’s Best Pinot Noir?
In a previous post, I claimed Chile made the best bargain Pinot Noir in the world, but how are their higher-end Pinots? Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Carignan–My Proxy Italian Wine
I love Italian wine, but Chile doesn’t produce much of any Italian varietals, and imported Italian wine is hard to find and expensive. My solution during my 3+ years here: Chilean Carignan. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chileans Should Drink More Rosé – 2016 Maurizio Garibaldi Ayen Maipo
Why are there so few rosés in Chile? Continue reading
Wine Review: A piece of Bordeaux in Chile–Vina Aquitania Lazuli
Lovers of Bordeaux and Chilean Bordeaux varietal wines are already probably familiar with more ubiquitous labels like Los Vascos, owned by Chateau Lafite Rothschild and Escudo Rojo, owned by Chateau Mouton Rothschild. Another Bordeaux investment in Chile that I’ve already reviewed is Agricola Cuvelier from Chateau Leoville Poyferre. However, not enough Bordeaux lovers know about Vina Aquitania. Continue reading