When wine lovers think of South American wines, normally Chile and Argentina come to mind. Some might even say Uruguay. However, there is quality wine being made in Peru. Continue reading
Tag: natural wine
Bordeaux Off the Beaten Path: Forgotten Grapes, Pirates & Robots
In addition to visiting some well-established Bordeaux chateaux and going beyond Bordeaux along the Dordogne, I decided to explore less orthodox Bordeaux producers who might be the future of the region: Château Cazebonne & Château Luchey-Halde. 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: Jura–Region for Wine Geeks
This past Thanksgiving, I had a couple of wine geeks over and rather than serve them my most expensive Napa or Bordeaux, I went with two wines from the Jura. That’s because the Jura is one of the most unique wine regions in the world–a rare challenge and pleasure for any wine geek. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean Orange / Skin Contact Whites
Are you a fan of orange wines? As usual, Chile is not afraid to experiment and expand the range of wines they produce, so there are definitely some Chilean orange wines worth trying. Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean vs. Californian Old-Vine Cinsault
Is Cinsault the next grape variety in Chile ready to explode into international popularity? Continue reading
Wine Review: Italian Wines Blind Tasting
Last week, I was able to participate in an Italian wine blind tasting, which is a humbling experience for any wine geek. Continue reading
Viñedos Herrera-Alvarado: Natural & Traditional Winemaking in Marga Marga
Have you ever had wine from the Marga Marga Valley? What about wine fermented in leather? Or Cristal the grape? Then Herrera-Alvarado is your best choice to discover the Marga Marga. Continue reading