Once the most planted white grape in Chile, Semillon is starting to make a comeback. Continue reading
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Wine Review: Top Down Under Wines
It’s the third year anniversary of the blog, so I decided to celebrate by opening some top wines from Australia and New Zealand. Continue reading
Wine & Music: Experimenting with Viñas Ineditas ‘Terroir Sonoro’
Can music help produce better wine? Can listening to music while drinking help us enjoy wine better? Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Orange / Skin Contact Whites
Are you a fan of orange wines? As usual, Chile is not afraid to experiment and expand the range of wines they produce, so there are definitely some Chilean orange wines worth trying. Continue reading
Wine Review: Old-School Chilean Varietals–San Francisco & Chilena
Two of the first wine grape varieties that the Spanish brought to Chile are called San Francisco and Chilena. Chilena, AKA Pais or Mission, has had a renaissance in Chile. However, San Francisco is still little known inside or outside of Chile. 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 Cool Climate Merlot
Merlot has gotten a bad rap in the last 20 years, but perhaps you’d like it better when it’s grown in cooler climates. 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: 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 Pairing: Melted Cheese Dishes
What do I pair with melted cheese dishes like Fondue and Raclette? Continue reading