I’m on a Carmenere binge. There are worse fetishes aren’t there? Last week I noted the Apaltagua Carmenere had its characteristic wild herbal notes tamed
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Apaltagua Envero Gran Reserva Carmenere 2010
The great 19h Century agnostic Robert Green Ingersoll said “courage without conscience is a wild beast.” This wine appears to be acquiring a conscience because
Budget Wines: Santa Ema Reserve Chardonnay Casablanca 2009
There may be activities in life more important than play. But when we play we are most fully absorbed in our activity and most fully
Budget Wines: Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Chile
Even a quest for the perfect wine needs a reality check. It’s a good idea to drink cheap wines, not only because they are cheap,
Emiliana Vineyards Coyam Colchagua Valley 2009
There are winemakers who think they have no responsibility except to make a good wine. I suppose if you are a winemaker that is your
Review: Casa Lapostolle’s Borobo 2005
Celebrated Chilean Winery Casa Lapostolle’s Borobo series is an unusual and quite interesting blend of Syrah, Cabernet, Pinot Noir, and Carmenere, with the percentages of
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 