In the north of Chile lies the spectacular Atacama Desert, which is the oldest and driest desert in the world. This arid climate extends north past the border with Peru and south to the Coquimbo region. Despite the seemingly inhospitable climate, wine has been grown here since the 16th century. Continue reading
Tag: pinot noir
Wine Review: Chile’s Best Pinot Noir?
In a previous post, I claimed Chile made the best bargain Pinot Noir in the world, but how are their higher-end Pinots? 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
Wine Review: Undurraga Rosé Royal Espumante Leyda
Check out this bargain sparkling rosé from Undurraga. Continue reading
Wine Review: 2017 Vina Garces Silva Amayna Pinot Noir Leyda
Garces Silva Amayna Pinot Noir is a benchmark for what Chilean Pinot can achieve on the more modern voluptuous side of the spectrum. Continue reading
Wine Review: 2018 San Pedro Tayu 1865 Pinot Noir Malleco
The largest group of indigenous peoples living in Chile are the Mapuche. Despite being part of Chile’s mixed ethnic make-up and culture, many Mapuche communities still struggle for autonomy and rights. That’s why I was fascinated to see this wine project between the Mapuche of Buchahueico and Vina San Pedro. Continue reading
Wine Review: 2 Smaller Labels of Big Wineries
Check out these two lesser known labels of two large wineries. Continue reading
Wine Review: 2015 Cruchon Coteaux de Trumao Valle del Bueno Los Lagos Pinot Noir
As you know, I’m a big fan of Chilean Pinot, and it’s grown in several regions of Chile. It’s a cool climate grape, so why not keep going further south and try Pinot in Patagonia? However, Pinot Noir in Patagonia is still in its nascent stages and hard to find. How does this one compare to other Pinots I’ve had from Patagonia and other Pinots in Chile? Continue reading
Review & Interview with Rex Pickett about his Sideways Pinot Noir
You all love the film and novel, but how is the wine? Is it more than a novelty wine to sip while watching the film? Continue reading
World’s Best Value Pinot Noir is Chilean
Why you should be drinking Pinot.
I wasn’t always a Pinotphile. However, once you start getting older and drinking a lot more wine, you start needing something lighter that you can have with lighter dishes. Your stomach and palate simply can’t handle a big Napa Cab everyday with red meat. For red wine lovers, Pinot Noir is a perfect solution because it pairs with so many things. It’s also healthier since you’re likely to have lighter dishes with it, and it is one of the grapes with the highest levels of the antioxidant resveratrol. Continue reading