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
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Wine Tourism in Chile: Elqui Valley
The Elqui Valley has it all: wine, beer, pisco, nature and the stars. Continue reading
Wine Tourism in Chile: Colchagua Valley
The Colchagua Valley rivals Maipo as Chile’s most well-known wine region and best set-up for tourism. However, the ambiance of Colchagua is different. Continue reading
Wine Tourism in Chile: Itineraries from Santiago to the Coast
If you want to visit the coast from Santiago and do some wine tasting, you have several options. Continue reading
Wine Tourism: California Wineries Off the Beaten Track
In previous posts about the wines I’ve been drinking during my time in California, I’ve tried to emphasize that there is also good wine being made in California and other parts of the US beyond Napa. Exploring California wine outside of Napa leads you to more diversity in varieties and styles along with cheaper prices. Likewise, visiting wineries outside of Napa also saves you money on tasting fees and brings more adventure exploring new wineries, restaurants and local attractions. 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 Tourism in Chile: Discovering Cauquenes, Maule Valley
On our way back from Villarrica, we stopped in Cauquenes in the southern Maule Valley. We visited two boutique wineries: Vina Don Heraldo and Vina Gran Hidalgo. The former offers accommodations too. Continue reading
Wine Review: Boutique Wines in Villarrica, Malleco Valley & Volcanic Wines
We spent a relaxing week in the town of Villarrica, where you can lay on black sand beaches in front of a smoky snow capped volcano. To my surprise, you can also find some local wines. Continue reading
Wine Tourism in Chile: Vina Chillan-La Favola
For our vacation this summer, we drove to the south of Chile and stopped to taste wine, dine and lodge at Viña Chillan. Continue reading
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