Usually around the holidays, I try to review a Chilean sparkling wine (espumante). Despite not being my favorite type of Chilean wine, Chilean espumantes have been improving of late. Continue reading
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Wine Review: Chilean Ciliegiolo
The variety Ciliegiolo is becoming more popular in Italy. Have you tried it yet? Continue reading
Wine Review: Nebbiolo Beyond Barolo Part 2
Barolo is the undisputed king of Nebbiolo, but it’s expensive. Can we find other quality Nebbiolo values in other regions around the world? Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Portugais Bleu & Cesar Noir
Have you tried these 2 lesser known European varieties which can also be found in Chile? Like many other forgotten Chilean varieties, these were planted in Chile decades ago but got lost in the shuffle. Continue reading
Chilean Semillon
Once the most planted white grape in Chile, Semillon is starting to make a comeback. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Montepulciano
As more Italian varieties are popping in Chile, I decided to revisit Undurraga’s T.H. Montepulciano for the blog. Continue reading
Wine Review: Alicante Bouschet–Chile v. Spain
Does this ostentatious but unheralded grape deserve its own spotlight? Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Viognier v. French
I’m taking another look at Chilean Viognier and comparing it to a Viognier blend from France, its original home. Continue reading
Chilean Sauvignon Blanc: The next NZ Sauvignon Blanc?
In the 80’s & 90’s, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc became one of the most popular whites in the US. That’s still true today. The US is currently the top importer of Kiwi wines, and brands like Kim Crawford and Oyster Bay have become ubiquitous. Can Chile tap into that Sauvignon Blanc market? Continue reading
Wine Review: Artistic Chilean Labels
Can you judge a wine by its label? I’m going to try 3 Chilean wines with artistic labels to find out. Continue reading