Vik’s top end Carmenere blend, La Piu Belle, is becoming one of the most recognizable wine labels from Chile. I finally got to taste and review a bottle. Continue reading
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Wine Review: Chilean Tannat & Marselan
I’m back in Chile, so time to review some more Chilean wines since it’s been so long. It’s also winter here, so I decided to try 2 varieties that work well with heavier winter dishes like stew. Continue reading
Chilean Semillon
Once the most planted white grape in Chile, Semillon is starting to make a comeback. Continue reading
Wine Review: Italian Carmenere vs. Chilean
In my last post, I talked about some varieties that got lost in the mix over time in Chile, such as Carmenere. However, you may not know that the story of Carmenere also made its way to Italy. Continue reading
Wine Review: Forgotten Chilean Grapes
This post is about two grape varieties found in Chile that were misnamed and forgotten: Grosse Mérille and Friulano. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Touriga Nacional v. Portuguese Red
Touriga Nacional is starting to emerge in other areas outside of Portugal, so I found a couple of examples from Chile to compare with a Portuguese red. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Fortified Wines
If you like Port, you might want to try Chilean versions of fortified wine. Continue reading
Wine Review: Basque Txakoli v. Chilean Chacoli & Chicha
Have you heard of these traditional slightly sparkling wines from Spain and 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