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
Category: Wine Reviews
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
Wine Review: High Altitude Carignan
Chilean Carignan is a must-try, but can it perform well outside its usual home in Maule? Continue reading
Wine Review: Historic Wines from Catalonia
Catalonia (Catalunya in Catalan) is a small but important and diverse Spanish wine region with a lot of history. I’m going to try two wines from Catalonia that try to pay homage to that history. Continue reading
Wine Review: Grüner Veltliner
Time to go way beyond Chile for this post and explore Austria’s versatile white grape: Grüner Veltliner. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Cool Climate Coastal Syrah
Are you a fan of big, ripe, alcoholic Syrah or do you prefer Syrah with more freshness and herbaceous qualities? Continue reading