Wine Tourism in Chile: Idiosyncratic Tasting Visits in the Rapel Valley

Have you ever tried a blue wine? How about wines aged with meteorites or to the sound of music? You can find all these unique experiences and more in the Rapel Valley.  Continue reading

Wine Tourism: Côtes Catalanes

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

Wine Review: South West France Part 2

After our stop in Bordeaux, we spent a week in the Périgord. There, I got to sample lots of local wines with the local cuisine. I’m going to focus on the appellations we tried with some information about what to do in the region.  Continue reading

Wine Tourism: Visiting Bordeaux 101

Here are a few basic tips for amateur wine enthusiasts visiting Bordeaux and a recap of my recent trip there. Highlights include La Gaffeliere in Saint Emilion, Sauternes, Carbonnieux and a vertical of Branaire-Ducru.  Continue reading