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Wine Review: Malbec from Burgundy & Muscadet
Malbec originates from Southwest France, where appellations like Cahors specialize in varietal Malbec. However, there’s a bit of Malbec being grown further north in central France too. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chile’s Best Malbec?
Although Argentina is more famous for Malbec in South America, there are Chilean Malbecs worth seeking out. Last weekend, I got to try one of Chile’s most expensive Malbecs. Is it Chile’s best Malbec? Continue reading
Wine Review: Patagonian Malbec v. Mendoza Malbec
Most Argentinian Malbec comes from Mendoza, but I found a less common, old-vine Malbec from the Rio Negro region in Argentinian Patagonia to compare. 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: Eastern Europe & Beyond
I tried my first Slovakian wine plus some wines from Bulgaria, Hungary and Armenia. Are there any worth seeking out? 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: Wines from the Atacama Desert
I found two rare wines from Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the driest places in the world. However, wines from Atacama are becoming easier to find. Continue reading
Wine Tourism in Chile: Colchagua Valley
The Colchagua Valley rivals Maipo as Chile’s most well-known wine region and best set-up for tourism. However, the ambiance of Colchagua is different. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chileans Should Drink More Rosé – 2016 Maurizio Garibaldi Ayen Maipo
Why are there so few rosés in Chile? Continue reading