A while back we did a Southern Rhone vs. Chilean GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre) comparison. However, I still run into South Americans who have never tried Grenache dominated blends, let alone any wine from outside of South America. Therefore, I’m mixing it up with 2 French Southern Rhone wines. Continue reading
Category: Wine Reviews
Wine Review: Fun Exploring 4 New Independent Producers
In our last post, I talked about how reputation and marketing can inflate the value of a wine. That’s why I like exploring new producers, new regions and lesser known varietals to try to find high quality bargains. Here are 4 new Chilean labels I’ve tried recently. Continue reading
Wine Review: Comparing Cheap vs. Expensive Los Boldos Cabernet Sauvignon
Is the more expensive wine worth it? Does terroir and winemaking matter that much? Let’s compare 2 differently priced bottles from the exact same producer, same region, same vintage, and same varietal. Why does one cost more? Continue reading
Pais: Chile’s Real National Grape
With a referendum in Chile about to take place, I’m calling for a referendum to elect Chile’s national wine. My vote: Pais. Continue reading
Wine Review: 2015 Garage Wine Co. Lot 72 Cabernet Franc Maule
If you think you know Chilean wines, then you must know about MOVI and one of its founders, Derek Mossman of the Garage Wine Company. Continue reading
Wine Review: 2017/2018 Emiliana Coyam Colchagua & Exchanging Corked Wines
Have you ever gotten a corked bottle replaced by your retailer? Continue reading
Wine Review: Mourvedre (Monastrell) Taste Off
Perhaps you mainly know Mourvedre as the “M” in GSM blends, but does Mourvedre merit a solo act? Continue reading
Wine Review: An Italian Primitivo vs. a Chilean Zinfandel
Is there a difference between Primitivo and Zinfandel? Continue reading
Wine Review: 2019 Vina Espaldares del Maipo Late Harvest Cabernet Sauvignon
Have you ever had a Late Harvest red wine? Continue reading
Wine Review: Beautiful 20 year old Bordeaux
Is aging wine worth it? ¿Vale la pena el envejecimiento del vino? Continue reading