Wine Review: Wines of Northern Chile

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

Wine Review: 2 Southern Rhone Reds-The Gateway to the Old World

A while back we did a Southern Rhone vs. Chilean GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre) comparison. However, I still run into South Americans who have never tried Grenache dominated blends, let alone any wine from outside of South America.  Therefore, I’m mixing it up with 2 French Southern Rhone wines. Continue reading