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general
A couple of weeks ago, I reviewed a Sauvignon Blanc from Chile. The tech sheet that came with it described how the wine was made including the terms ‘maceration,’ ‘lees,’ and ‘battonage.’ We took a brief look at ‘maceration’ last time where, simply ...
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behind the cork
Valdivieso Sparkling Rosé Brut ($13) Viña Valdivieso dates back to 1879 when Alberto Valdivieso founded Champagne Valdivieso, the first company in Chile and South America to make sparkling wine. Today they continue making sparkling wines and still w...
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general
The words ‘maceration,’ ‘lees,’ and ‘battonage’ are somewhat technical wine words. My recent review of a Sauvignon Blanc from Chile included these terms that were included on the spec sheet. While the words themselves may be unfamiliar, their meaning...
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behind the cork
2016 Ventisquero Casablanca Valley Sauvignon Blanc Reserva ($15) This wine is from the Casablanca Valley of Chile. In the Northern region of Chile, this valley has strong coastal influences that keep temperatures cool, adding as much as a month to t...
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ever wonder
It happens. You open and bottle of wine but don’t finish it. Now what? Well, you a have a couple of options. First, it’s best if you can limit wine’s exposure to air. Exposure to air will tend to take the life out of it. So, it’s best to use a dev...
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behind the cork
2015 Valdivieso Valley Selection Sauvignon Blanc Gran Reserve ($17) Chile is turning out some highly-acclaimed wines that are also great values. This Sauvignon Blanc, from the Valle de Leyda in Chile’s San Antonio Region, is a fine example. Founded...
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