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Wine Review: Chilean v. French Chardonnay
How does Chilean Chardonnay measure up to Chardonnay from Burgundy? Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean vs. Tuscan & French Sangiovese
More and more Italian grape varietals are popping up in Chile, so I decided to try a Chilean Sangiovese and compare it to a Chianti and a French Sangiovese. Continue reading
Wine Review: Old Vine Malbec–Chile vs. Argentina
I decided to reprise the Malbec comparison I did over a year ago, but this time I’m focusing on old vine* Malbec. Continue reading
Wine Review: Petite Sirah–California v. Chile
After tasting several Petite Sirahs in California, I brought one back to compare with a Chilean Petite Sirah. Continue reading
Wine Pairing: Melted Cheese Dishes
What do I pair with melted cheese dishes like Fondue and Raclette? 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: Volcanic Pais–Canary Islands vs. Chile
Pais is the wine varietal with the most history in Chile and all of the Americas (read about its 450+ year story here). However, before it came to the New World, it stopped at the Canary Islands. Continue reading
Wine Review: Spanish v. Chilean Carignan (Cariñena)
How does Chilean Carignan compare to Carignan from its original home of Spain? Continue reading