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* Cabernet Sauvignon from Colchagua Valley * The Colchagua Valley is located in Chile’s Central Valley and stretches from the coastal hills that run the entire length of Chile’s Pacific coastline and to the foothills of the Andes in the east. ...
Read more →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 ...
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Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile’s Maipo Valley and Colchagua Valley As mentioned last time, 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...
Read more →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...
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2018 Sinegal Napa Cabernet Sauvignon ($79) I recently had the opportunity to share a bottle of Sinegal Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. And, Wow, this one is amazing! Even at it’s young age. Sinegal Estate is a family-owned winery in Napa that is situate...
Read more →The South American country of Chile has been producing wine since the 1500s. Bordeaux varietals began arriving in Chile in the 1850s and in the early 20th century, Chile saw a period of mass production and mass consumption of wines. Then, in the mid-...
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We are about three weeks from the start of Spring. That means warmer days ahead. And, it also means rosé season is coming soon too! Look for these pink wines and pink sparkler in up-coming Behind the Cork™ features! Cheers! Disclosure of Wine ...
Read more →Wine and cheese. They just go together. But, there’s actually a pretty good reason that this pairing typically works together so well. It’s due to the combination of an astringent element, wine, that gives your mouth a dry feeling and a fatty elemen...
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2017 Vina Robles The Arborist Red Blend ($18) The Arborist is dedicated to the founder of Vina Robles, Hans Nef, and named for the arborist who saved the life of the iconic 300+ year-old oak tree featured on the label. Mr. Nef was known for his lo...
Read more →You may be familiar with Cream of Tartar. It’s commonly added to egg whites for meringue, it adds loft to baked goods and helps to make fluffier whipped cream. But, did you that Cream of Tartar is a natural by-product of the wine making process? It ...
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