After being impressed by a top Chilean Brut Nature Traditional Method sparkling recently, I’ve been thinking that perhaps Brut Nature sparklings may finally be what gets me to love sparkling wines. Continue reading
Tag: Spain
Wine Review: Alicante Bouschet–Chile v. Spain
Does this ostentatious but unheralded grape deserve its own spotlight? Continue reading
Wine Review: Rare Spanish Varieties-Concejón & Carrasquín
Have you ever tried these 2 rare varieties from lesser-known regions in Spain? Frankly, I’ve never seen these grapes outside of Spain, and even in Spain, you’ll probably only find them in boutique wine shops. Are they worth seeking out? Continue reading
Wine Review: Rare Spanish Pinot v. South American Pinot
Can Spain make great Pinot? I brought a bottle back from my last trip in Spain to compare it with some local South American Pinot Noir. 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: Chilean Espumante v. Cava
With New Year’s day coming up, I’m comparing one of Chile’s top sparkling wines (espumantes) and a unique Cava from Spain. Continue reading
Wine Review: 100% Garnacha/Grenache
I’m comparing some 100% Grenache wines from Chile, Spain and France. Continue reading
Wine Review: Washington State GSM v. Priorat
Since I’m in California for a month, I’ve been trying to explore wines from all parts of California and the US. I found this Washington State GSM, so I decided to see how it compares to a Priorat Garnacha based wine. Continue reading
Wine Review: Basque Txakoli v. Chilean Chacoli & Chicha
Have you heard of these traditional slightly sparkling wines from Spain and Chile? Continue reading
Wine Review: Chilean v. Spanish Cabernet Sauvignon
Last week I looked at Chilean Tempranillo, a variety that is far more well-known in the Iberian Peninsula. This week I leveled the playing field and am comparing a varietal that is much less common in Spain but super-common in Chile. Continue reading