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 [...]
Wines of Chile Sauvignon Blanc Virtual Blogger Tasting
Posted on May 14, 2010 - Filed Under Chilean Wine, Light Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, South American Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, Wine's Under $30 | 4 Comments
So this past Wednesday I was fortunate enough to get to participate in a virtual blogger tasting of 8 Chilean Sauvignon Blancs. Myself and several other bloggers were all sent tasting kits that included wine that we would taste on the 12th while interacting with the wine makers via webcam and chatroom. Since they sent [...]
Carma Colchagua Valley Estate Carmenere 2007
Posted on April 26, 2010 - Filed Under Carmenere, Chilean Wine, Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: Carmenere Region: Chile Cost: $19.50 Deep purple in color with aromas of fresh raspberries, mulberries, cherry, herb, and roasted coffee beans. Fruit, spice, and dark chocolate on the palate. Pairs well with steak, chicken, veal, duck, lamb, lighter food, or by itself. Recommendations: I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve been on a [...]
Pepperwood Groves Pinot Noir 2007
Posted on March 4, 2010 - Filed Under Chilean Wine, Light Wines, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, South American Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | 1 Comment
Varietal: Pinot Noir Region: Chile Cost: $10 Light to medium red in the glass with aromas of red berry, spice, and black cherry. Light on the palate with flavors of berry that will pair well with turkey. Recommendations: I had been hearing good things about Pinot Noir from Chile, and given my love of Pinot [...]
Root:1 Carmenere 2007
Posted on February 16, 2010 - Filed Under blended red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Chilean Wine, Dry Wines, Full Bodied Wines, Red Wine, South American Wine, Syrah, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: Carmenere (75% Carmenere; 15% Cabernet Sauvignon; 10% Syrah) Region: Chile Cost: $13 Deep red in color with gentle and silky tannins and rich flavors of ripe plum, blackberry, vanilla and spice. Pair with pasta, grilled meats, spicy entrees, eggplant, or bell peppers. Recommendations: I’ve been a fan of Root:1 wines for a while, regularly [...]
Montes Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Posted on January 26, 2010 - Filed Under Cabernet Sauvignon, Chilean Wine, Dry Wines, Full Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Chile Cost: $10 Garnet color with flavors of cherry and bold tannins. Pair this wine with red meat or a boldly flavored meal. Recommendations: For a dinner alone, I swung by my local Fresh Market (which if you have one you should visit often) and picked up a steak and this bottle [...]
