As pandemic restrictions are easing up, we were finally able to get out of Santiago and head to the coast. I visited a couple wineries (write-ups coming soon), but we also enjoyed a lot of seafood. Therefore, I wanted to talk about my go-to whites with seafood and give an overview of Chilean seafood. Continue reading
Tag: sauvignon blanc
Wine Review: 2 Alternatives to Sauvignon Blanc
If you want to take a break from Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, look no further. Continue reading
Wine Review: 2019 Korta TreSauvignon Curico
Everyone knows Sauvignon Blanc, and maybe you’ve heard of Sauvignon Gris, but have you heard of Sauvignon Vert (AKA Sauvignonasse or Friulano)? Continue reading
Wine Review: 2019 Undurraga T.H. Sauvignon Blanc Leyda
Another great Undurraga T.H. wine showing why Chile makes some of the best value Sauvignon Blanc in the world. Continue reading
Wine Review: 2016 Calyptra Grand Reserva Sauvignon Blanc Cachapoal
Calyptra Sauvignon Blanc is quite the find. This wine comes from the D.O. Alto Cachapoal Valley. The vineyards are organic and located at an altitude of 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) above sea level. With this wine you also have oak aging. The fermentation took place in 600 liter (160 gallon) barrels made from French oak which were coopered here in Chile. The wine was inside these barrels between 18 and 24 months in contact with its lees. Afterwards, it was bottle aged for one year before going to market. Continue reading