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
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Wine Review: 2 Exotic Red Grapes in Chile
Have you ever tried Cesar Noir or Marselan red wines? Chile is not only a source of your favorite international grapes, but they also produce more obscure varietals too. Continue reading
Wine Review: Rare Carmenere Taste-off
Although Carmenere is now considered the national grape of Chile and is widely distributed globally, there is still Carmenere being made at the artisanal level worth exploring. Continue reading
Wine Review: 2 Exotic Chilean Whites
Take a break from Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay–there are other Chilean white options out there to explore. Continue reading
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