Tag: rosé

Can we put ice in wine?

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I know most of you are in winter, but it’s summer here in Chile, so it’s rosé time. I decided to experiment with putting ice in my rosé. Although most wine connoisseurs would scoff at the idea of putting ice in wine if not downright berate you for doing it, it is not as uncommon as you’d think. Should we ever put ice in our wine? Continue reading

Wine Review: Viña Vik

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I’ve been told that Chile is basically owned by around 20 large families, and that power structure certainly extends to the wine industry. That’s what makes the growth of small independent producers and the revival of Pais so amazing. Plus, there are new producers popping up all the time.  In the case of Viña Vik, it’s quickly risen to the top in just around 15 years since its founding.   Continue reading

Viñedos Herrera-Alvarado: Natural & Traditional Winemaking in Marga Marga

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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