How does Chilean Carignan compare to Carignan from its original home of Spain? Continue reading
Tag: comparison
Wine Review: Comparing Cheap vs. Expensive Los Boldos Cabernet Sauvignon
Is the more expensive wine worth it? Does terroir and winemaking matter that much? Let’s compare 2 differently priced bottles from the exact same producer, same region, same vintage, and same varietal. Why does one cost more? Continue reading
Wine Review: Mourvedre (Monastrell) Taste Off
Perhaps you mainly know Mourvedre as the “M” in GSM blends, but does Mourvedre merit a solo act? Continue reading
Wine Review: An Italian Primitivo vs. a Chilean Zinfandel
Is there a difference between Primitivo and Zinfandel? Continue reading
Wine Review: 2 Alternatives to Sauvignon Blanc
If you want to take a break from Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, look no further. Continue reading
Wine Review: Merlot Comparison-Chile vs. France
How does Chilean Merlot compare to Right Bank Bordeaux Merlot? Continue reading
Wine Review: Malbec Taste Off (France, Argentina, & Chile)
Most of you are familiar with Argentinian Malbec, but how does it compare to Malbec from its original home in France? In addition, where does Chilean Malbec fit in? Continue reading
Wine Review: French vs. Chilean Cabernet Franc
In honor of the 14th of July, I’m going to compare a French Loire Valley Cabernet Franc vs. a Chilean Cabernet Franc from Limari. 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: Pedro Ximénez Two Ways-Falernia and Alvear “1927”
Last weekend I drank a dry white Pedro Ximénez (PX) from Chile and a dessert Pedro Ximénez from Montilla-Moriles, Spain, it’s more known home. How were they? Continue reading