Santa Rita Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Posted on May 27, 2011 - Filed Under Cabernet Sauvignon, Chilean Wine, Dry Wines, Full Bodied Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, South American Wine, Steak Wines, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Chile Cost: $10-12 My Review: So as they are want to do, on a recent trip to my parents’ house they insisted on sending home some wine with my wife and I as they are big supporters of this site and of my drinking habits. I love my mom and [...]
Wines of Chile: Cool Climate Red Wines
Posted on April 18, 2011 - Filed Under Chilean Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, Syrah, viognier, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30, Wines Under $100 | 1 Comment
It was that time again, this past Wednesday, that time when I get to taste some great wines from Chile along with some of my fellow wine bloggers, all while getting to interact with the winemaker’s down in Chile. It’s easily one of the highlights of writing this site, and something that I look forward [...]
Chilensis Carmenere Reserva 2009
Posted on February 4, 2011 - Filed Under Carmenere, Chilean Wine, Dry Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, South American Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Carmenere Region: Chile – Maule Valley Cost: $10 Winemaker’s Notes: Deep in color with aromas of cherry, plum, vanilla, and green pepper that lead through to the mouth. Pairs well with fresh cheeses, meats, and pasta dishes. My Review: In case you haven’t guessed by now, I’m a fan of Chilean wine. I [...]
Lucky Duck Sauvignon Blanc
Posted on January 21, 2011 - Filed Under Chilean Wine, Light Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, South American Wine, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | 1 Comment
Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc Region: Chile Cost: $4 Wine Notes: Light in color, almost clear, with subtle aromas of citrus that carries through to the palate. Pair with chicken, seafood, or spicy dishes. My Review: My wife and I picked up a bottle of this because we had enjoyed the Lucky Duck Tempranillo and, given [...]
Wines of Chile: Blended Reds Blogger Tasting
Posted on October 18, 2010 - Filed Under blended red wine, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Carmenere, Chilean Wine, Dry Wines, Full Bodied Wines, Malbec, Medium Bodied Wines, Merlot, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Red Wine Reviews, South American Wine, Syrah, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30, Wines Under $100 | 1 Comment
This past Wednesday I once again was lucky enough to participate in the Wines of Chile Virtual Blogger Tasting. For anybody that hasn’t seen me write about this before, Wines of Chile allows bloggers such as myself the opportunity to sample several bottles of Chilean wine and interact with the wine makers. It’s definitely one [...]
Terra Andina Chardonnay 2008
Posted on September 7, 2010 - Filed Under Chardonnay, Chilean Wine, Light Wines, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | 1 Comment
Varietal: Chardonnay Region: Chile Cost: $9 Golden yellow in color with aromas of pineapple and papaya with hints of vanilla. Pineapple, citrus, and a subtle acid on the palate. Pairs well with roasted chicken and shellfish in a light cream sauce. Recommendations: There was a distinct lack of white wine in my house recently, and [...]
