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Tag: Itata
Wine Review: Volcanic Pais–Canary Islands vs. Chile
Pais is the wine varietal with the most history in Chile and all of the Americas (read about its 450+ year story here). However, before it came to the New World, it stopped at the Canary Islands. Continue reading
Wine Review: Lebanese+Chilean Love Connection = Great Wine
What happens when a Belgian-Lebanese winemaker meets a Chilean sommelier and they decide to make their own wine? They create something beautiful and unique called Atomo. Continue reading
The Lost & Mysterious Asoleado Wines of Chile
Once the most coveted wine from Chile in the 19th century, Asoleado wines have fallen into obscurity. I set out on a quest to find it, learn its history and taste it. Continue reading
Wine Tourism in Chile: Vina Chillan-La Favola
For our vacation this summer, we drove to the south of Chile and stopped to taste wine, dine and lodge at Viña Chillan. Continue reading
Wine Review: Fun Exploring 4 New Independent Producers
In our last post, I talked about how reputation and marketing can inflate the value of a wine. That’s why I like exploring new producers, new regions and lesser known varietals to try to find high quality bargains. Here are 4 new Chilean labels I’ve tried recently. Continue reading
Pais: Chile’s Real National Grape
With a referendum in Chile about to take place, I’m calling for a referendum to elect Chile’s national wine. My vote: Pais. 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: 2 Reds from Itata
If you think Chilean wines are only about Cabernet from the Maipo and Rapel Valleys, you need to try wines from Itata. Continue reading
Latest Tasting Notes June 2020: 4 Diverse Reds
If you didn’t know, we currently have over 800 tasting notes of Chilean wines uploaded and we’re still in the process of uploading more. Then, I’m going to convert the spreadsheet into something more easily searchable on the site. In the meantime, we’re constantly drinking more wines, so here’s a rundown of what I’ve had lately. Continue reading