Two of the first wine grape varieties that the Spanish brought to Chile are called San Francisco and Chilena. Chilena, AKA Pais or Mission, has had a renaissance in Chile. However, San Francisco is still little known inside or outside of Chile. Continue reading
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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
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