Carmenere Chile’s National Grape, is to Chile as Malbec is to Argentina. Originally from Bordeaux in France, like several others of the world’s classic grape varieties, was brought to Chile in the 1800’s. Carmenere, a distant relative to Merlot, was used predominantly as a blending wine and
To simplify how I evaluate an international wine I look for three key characteristics; balance, complexity and finish. It takes a bit of practise but like a good book, rereading it a second time is often more enjoyable. A wine can be well balanced but
Its summer and time to fire up the barbie and choose barbecue wines. I love to barbecue and do so all year round. There is something therapeutic about moving food around a bbq while enjoying a glass or two of wine. So the sun
Argentine Malbec can now be found in most wine stores and restaurant lists around the world. This success story, however, being so dependent on a single grape variety can be a mixed blessing. While for many Argentina is a one grape country, it is ironic that
