Chilean Wine

Posted on 10 February 2020
Posted in Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Carmenere, chardonnay, Chile, Chilean Wine, Cinsault, Malbec, merlot, Petit Verdot, pinot noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Shiraz
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The first vines brought to Chile came via Spanish Conquistadors as early as the 1500s. Immigrants from Europe would bring more varieties to Chile, especially from Bordeaux in the 1800s. As of 2020, 70 percent of Chilean wine production is exported.

Carménère – The Lost Grape of Bordeaux

Posted on 22 January 2019
Posted in Bordeaux, Carmenere, Chile, france
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Many believe that Carménère originated in Chile, South America due to the number of Carménère varietal wines on wine store shelves; however, its origins lie in the left bank of Bordeaux.

Petit Verdot

Posted on 5 December 2018
Posted in argentina, Australia, Chile, france, Petit Verdot
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The Petit Verdot (PV) grape’s origins in France date back to the 16th/17th century. The grape is believed to be the child of a grape called Balisca, which originated in Albania, and it was believed to have been brought to France by either the Romans or Greeks.