I’m back in my home-state California for a month, so I had to drink some California Cabernet. However, I wanted to talk about California Cabernet beyond Napa. Continue reading
Tag: cabernet sauvignon
Wine Review: 1982 Bordeaux
I tasted a 20 year old Bordeaux about 7 months ago, which I loved. Can a Bordeaux wine nearly double the age be even better? Continue reading
Wine Review: Best Bargain Chilean Wines
“Bargain Chilean Wine” sounds redundant. For many, all Chilean wines are bargains. However, I wanted to highlight 3 wines that are consistently the best deals in Chile. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean v. Spanish Cabernet Sauvignon
Last week I looked at Chilean Tempranillo, a variety that is far more well-known in the Iberian Peninsula. This week I leveled the playing field and am comparing a varietal that is much less common in Spain but super-common in Chile. Continue reading
Wine Review: Blog 1 Year Anniversary-Calyptra Inedito
This week is our blog’s 1 year anniversary. I just wanted to reflect on the year a bit and celebrate with a 10 year old bottle from Calyptra. Continue reading
Wine Review: 2018–Vintage of the Century in Chile?
The 2018 vintage in Chile has been universally praised as extraordinary by producers and critics alike. I wanted to try a few easy-to-find wines that I had tasted in past vintages and see if their 2018 stood out. Continue reading
Wine Tourism in Chile: Discovering Cauquenes, Maule Valley
On our way back from Villarrica, we stopped in Cauquenes in the southern Maule Valley. We visited two boutique wineries: Vina Don Heraldo and Vina Gran Hidalgo. The former offers accommodations too. Continue reading
Wine Review: Valentine’s Day Wine
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
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 Tourism: Making your Own Wine at Emiliana
Ever dream of owning your own vineyard and making your own wine? Then Chile is a place to make your dream come true. Continue reading