Can Pinot Noir from the Americas taste like Burgundy? Continue reading
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Wine Review: Chilean Viognier v. French
I’m taking another look at Chilean Viognier and comparing it to a Viognier blend from France, its original home. Continue reading
Wine Review: Viña Leyda
After tasting roughly a 1,000 Chilean wines from hundreds of different producers, Viña Leyda has to be one of my top 5 favorite producers. I’ve already written about it as one of the best bargain Chilean producers, but I wanted to give their premium level wines a try to see if they also excel at their price point. Continue reading
Chilean Sauvignon Blanc: The next NZ Sauvignon Blanc?
In the 80’s & 90’s, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc became one of the most popular whites in the US. That’s still true today. The US is currently the top importer of Kiwi wines, and brands like Kim Crawford and Oyster Bay have become ubiquitous. Can Chile tap into that Sauvignon Blanc market? Continue reading
Chilean Cider v. French Cider
How does Chilean cider compare to French cider? Continue reading
Wine Review: German Pinot Noir v. Chilean
Most people think of Riesling or other white wines when they think of German wine. They wouldn’t be wrong since whites make up two thirds of German vineyards. However, they also produce some quality reds like Spätburgunder AKA Pinot Noir. Continue reading
Wine Review: Moscatel Galego v. Frontignan
I compared a Moscatel wine from Chile with a Moscatel from Portugal. What’s the difference? Continue reading
Wine Review: Aged v. Young White Bordeaux
Should we age our white Bordeaux? Continue reading
Wine Review: Uncommon Italian Grapes in Chile–Refosco & Teroldego
Neither famous in Italy or Chile, can these two lesser-known grape varieties succeed? Continue reading
Wine Review: French Carignan v. Chilean
Carignan is quickly becoming one of my favorite under the radar varieties in Chile. Will I like French Carignan as much? Continue reading