Can one vine grow two varieties? At Bodegas Re in Chile, they do. Continue reading
Tag: Maule
Wine Review: Chilean Garnacha
Let’s taste some Chilean Garnacha (Grenache). Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Blanc de Noirs
Let’s try a rare non-sparkling Chilean Blanc de Noirs made from Pais. This is not to be confused with the just as rare Pais Blanco, a white mutation of the red variety Pais.
Wine Review: What type of wine is Almaule?
Almaule is a new term being labeled on Chilean wines these days. What does it mean and what type of wine should you expect when you buy one? Continue reading
Wine Review: Sardinian vs. Chilean Carignan
Chilean Carignan is a must for wine geeks who want to know the diversity and quality of Chilean wines better. Let’s see how it compares to some Old World Carignan from Italy. Continue reading
Wine Review: Pais Blanco
Pais (Mission), Chile’s oldest grape variety, is making a comeback. However, Pais is also the father of other criolla (creole) grape varieties in Chile and other parts of Latin America. There’s even a rare white Pais. Continue reading
Wine Review: Cool Chilean Sparklings
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
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