Although it’s becoming less trendy in this immediate pleasure driven world, I like aging my wines. However, if you do your research, you can find quality and interesting already aged wines for reasonable prices especially if you look at less famous vintages, producers, appellations/regions and varietals. Continue reading
Tag: comparison
Wine Review: Merlot for Wine Geeks
I found the ultimate rare Merlot for wine geeks and Bordeaux lovers. Plus, I tried some other serious Merlots. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Espumante v. Cava
With New Year’s day coming up, I’m comparing one of Chile’s top sparkling wines (espumantes) and a unique Cava from Spain. Continue reading
Wine Review: 100% Garnacha/Grenache
I’m comparing some 100% Grenache wines from Chile, Spain and France. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Torontel vs. Argentinian Torrontés
What is the difference between Torontel from Chile and Torrontés from Argentina? Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean vs. Californian Old-Vine Cinsault
Is Cinsault the next grape variety in Chile ready to explode into international popularity? Continue reading
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: Tannat–France v. Uruguay
How does Uruguay’s national grape compare to French Tannat? Continue reading