These two red grape varieties are popular in Europe, but do they do well in Chile too? Continue reading
Tag: Maule
Why it’s Important to Revisit Wines
How often do you re-taste a wine that you didn’t like the first time you tried it? Or vice versa, are there wines that you loved in the past but don’t like anymore upon revisiting them? Continue reading
Wine Review: Spanish v. Chilean Carignan (Cariñena)
How does Chilean Carignan compare to Carignan from its original home of Spain? 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 Review: 2 Exotic Chilean Whites
Take a break from Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay–there are other Chilean white options out there to explore. Continue reading
Wine Tourism in Chile: Discovering Cauquenes, Maule Valley
On our way back from Villarrica, we stopped in Cauquenes in the southern Maule Valley. We visited two boutique wineries: Vina Don Heraldo and Vina Gran Hidalgo. The former offers accommodations too. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Carignan–My Proxy Italian Wine
I love Italian wine, but Chile doesn’t produce much of any Italian varietals, and imported Italian wine is hard to find and expensive. My solution during my 3+ years here: Chilean Carignan. 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