I found two uniquely made Chilean whites. The first is a one-of-a-kind white, fermented with a type of yeast normally only used for sake. The other uses uncommon varieties to make a skin-contact white. Continue reading
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Wine Review: Old-School Chilean Varietals–San Francisco & Chilena
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
The Spain Trip
I just got back from 2+ weeks in Spain. Even though the focus of the trip was family, friends and sightseeing, I still made sure to find opportunities to learn about Spanish wine. Continue reading
Wine Review: Aged Wines for Wine Geeks
Although it’s becoming less trendy in this immediate pleasure driven world, I like aging my wines. However, if you do your research, you can find quality and interesting already aged wines for reasonable prices especially if you look at less famous vintages, producers, appellations/regions and varietals. Continue reading
Wine Review: Merlot for Wine Geeks
I found the ultimate rare Merlot for wine geeks and Bordeaux lovers. Plus, I tried some other serious Merlots. Continue reading
Wine Review: Wines from the Atacama Desert
I found two rare wines from Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the driest places in the world. However, wines from Atacama are becoming easier to find. Continue reading
Chilean Chacolí: A Tradition Lost in Time & Place
On my way back from the Colchagua Valley the other day, I stopped in Doñihue, the capital of Chilean Chacolí, to dive deeper into the history and culture of Chilean Chacolí. Continue reading
Wine Review: Old Vine Zinfandel Field Blends
To add to a previous post on Chilean Zinfandel, I decided to do an Old Vine California Zinfandel Field Blend Taste Off while I’m in California. Beyond Zinfandel, these bottles represent the heritage of California winemaking and wine all over the world for that matter. Continue reading
Wine Review: 2 Exotic Red Grapes in Chile
Have you ever tried Cesar Noir or Marselan red wines? Chile is not only a source of your favorite international grapes, but they also produce more obscure varietals too. Continue reading
Wine Review: Rare Reds from Provence
If you’re a wine explorer like me, try these two gems from Provence that are off the beaten track. Continue reading