Its been over a week since the tremendous earthquake in Chile. We can all do our part to donate to help heal, repair and rebuild. We can also help by supporting their economy. Lucky for us, there is an enormous selection of Chilean wine and A LOT of it is pretty darn tasty.
I'm introducing a new format where I talk about 4 different wines using only 40 words (it's a challenge for a chatty gal like me!). This segment is dedicated to Chile. These are four wineries that are not super dooper mass produced commercial wineries. They are a little under the radar in some cases, family owned in some cases, and interesting varietals in other cases. One thing they all have in common is that they are all around or well under $20. They are all really good and they all over-deliver for the price. Most of these wines are available here in NYC at Puro Chile, the all-Chilean wine store downtown. If you haven't gone yet - you must check it out!! http://www.puro-wine.com/eng/
Here's my Sommelier To-Go advice for you all: Explore Chile. Drink wine from Chile -- your dollar will go far... oh! It will go VERY far!!! Salud!Vina Aresti Gewurztraminer 2008 - Lively. Feisty. Floral. Lemony rose petals. Dares to be different
Vina Tarapaca Gran Reserva Merlot 2006 - Smooth. Blackberry sweet spice cobbler. Raspberries and cream, Guilty pleasure
Terra Andina Reserva Carmenere 2007 - Lush. Violets. Cardamom roasted plum and pepper. Velveteen. Seductively delicious.
Odjfell Carignan 2007 - Intriguing tart cranberry raspberry spice. Delicate note of earthiness, pure!
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Mission accomplished! Awesome tasting notes. Can't wait to try them all- yum!
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