I just got back from France and Spain, where I spent most of my time in both Spanish Catalonia and French Catalonia (or Northern Catalonia). This post will focus on wine tourism in the latter. Continue reading
Tag: traditional
Wine Review: Top Entry Level Rioja
Here are a couple of my favorite Rioja producers at the entry level. Continue reading
Chilean Semillon
Once the most planted white grape in Chile, Semillon is starting to make a comeback. Continue reading
Wine Tourism in Chile: Copiapo & Huasco Valleys
Although it’s not at the top of Chile’s tourism or wine region list, the Copiapo & Huasco regions offer both natural beauty and tradition. Continue reading
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
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
Viñedos Herrera-Alvarado: Natural & Traditional Winemaking in Marga Marga
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