This was one of my favorite producers when I first came to Chile, but it’s been almost 5 years since I last tasted one of their wines. Are they still one of my favorites? Continue reading
Tag: carmenere
Wine Review: Italian Carmenere vs. Chile Round 2
Although I recently found some producers trying to revive Carmenere in its old home, Bordeaux, Chile’s actual closest competitor for Carmenere is Italy. Continue reading
Wine Review: 2022 Vintage in Chile
Is the 2022 vintage better than the 2018 vintage in Chile? Continue reading
Wine Review: Antiyal–Chile’s Biodynamic Boutique Icon
If you are a Bordeaux or Biodynamic wine lover, Antiyal from Chile should be on your radar. Continue reading
Wine Review: Vik La Piu Belle
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
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: New Chilean Wine Regions
New producers and wines are popping up all the time in Chile. In addition, new regions and sub-regions for growing wines are also emerging. 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: Artistic Chilean Labels
Can you judge a wine by its label? I’m going to try 3 Chilean wines with artistic labels to find out. Continue reading
Wine Review: Purple Angel Carmenere
After my last post on Kai being a candidate for Chile’s best Carmenere, I decided to try another candidate for that crown: Montes Purple Angel. Continue reading