Take a break from Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay–there are other Chilean white options out there to explore. Continue reading
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Wine Review: Chilean Petit Verdot
Like many places in the world that produce Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile also produces Petit Verdot with it. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Riesling vs. French Riesling
Does Riesling have a future in Chile? Let’s compare a couple of Chilean Rieslings to an Alsatian Riesling to find out. Continue reading
Wine Review: 2017/2018 Emiliana Coyam Colchagua & Exchanging Corked Wines
Have you ever gotten a corked bottle replaced by your retailer? Continue reading
Wine Review: Merlot Comparison-Chile vs. France
How does Chilean Merlot compare to Right Bank Bordeaux Merlot? Continue reading
Wine Review: 2 Boutique Wines (2 Vinos de Autor)
Despite having tasted hundreds of different Chilean wines, there are still producers I haven’t tried and new producers popping up. How do these 2 boutique wines measure up? Continue reading
Wine Review: 2017 Bestia Wines Bestia Negra Reserva de Familia Strong Red Wine Colchagua Cabernet Sauvignon
If you want a strong, huge red wine, look no further. The Bestia Negra is exactly that. An aggressive, tannic, alcoholic beast. As the name suggests, it is a perfect match with Strong Red Wine. Very high alcoholic wine at 14.5% from the D.O. Colghagua Valley. Continue reading
Wine Review: 2019 Casa Silva Doña Dominga Cabernet/Carmenere Colchagua
Doña Dominga is a second label for the well known Casa Silva. The label has the objective of high quality, for a lower price point. Casa Silva is also one of only three wineries with 100% of their vineyards as Certified Sustainable and is also 100% family owned with its origins in the Colchagua Valley. Casa Silva is the most award-winning Chilean winery in the 21st century. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean GSM vs. French GSM
Over the course of the week, I tried two GSM blends: one from the Rhone Valley in France and one from Chile. Which one was better? Continue reading
Wine Review: 2018 Ventisquero Grey Glacier Single Block GCM Colchagua
I’ve been down this road before with this blend, and wanted to have a revisit. What we have here is the Ventisquero Grey [Glacier] Single Block 2018. This is from the D.O. Valle de Colchagua specifically the Apalta Vineyard. It is a Mediterranean styled blend of garnacha (62%), cariñena (19%) and mataro (19%). The Apalta Vineyard is located not far from the Tinguiririca River. The soils consist of stone and sand, with red clay making it ideal for these particular varieties. It spent six months in French oak. Continue reading