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
Category: Wine Reviews
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
Wine Review: Alternative Spanish White Varieties
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
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