Posts tagged “Colchagua Valley”

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Cabernet Sauvignon in Chile - The Colchagua Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon in Chile - The Colchagua Valley

The Colchagua Valley The Colchagua Valley is located in Chile approximately 80 miles south of Santiago. It stretches south-east to north-west for 70 miles at its widest point with its western boundary formed by the coastal hills that run the entire ...

The Wines of Chile - Cabernet Sauvignon

The Wines of Chile - Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely planted red variety in Chile and it is the grape credited with putting Chile on the world stage. It accounts for around 100,000 acres planted which is just over 20% of all vineyard plantings in Chile. These viney...

Behind the Cork™ -  Veramonte Carménère Reserva

Behind the Cork™ - Veramonte Carménère Reserva

2018 Veramonte Carménère Organic Reserva ($11.99) This organic Carménère Reserva from Veramonte is produced from 100% Carménère (kar-men-nair) from the Colchagua Valley in Chile. The Carménère grapes are cold macerated for five days in open-top sta...

Behind the Cork™ - 2017 Ventisquero Grey Glacier GCM Red Blend

Behind the Cork™ - 2017 Ventisquero Grey Glacier GCM Red Blend

2017 Ventisquero Grey [Glacier] GCM Red Blend ($20) This wonderful blend from Ventisquero comes from the La Roblería vineyard in the Apalta area of the Colchagua Valley. It is a blend of 62% Garnacha, 19% Cariñena (Carignan) and 19% Mataro (Mouvedr...

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