Chile
Oops, I did it again! Chilean style!
No, this post is not about a new remix to Britney Spears song “Oops I did it again”, it is instead about two Chilean wines from the Colchagua and Central Valley’s. The other night I popped the 2008 Oops Cheeky Little White Sauvignon Blanc and the 2007 Oops Spicy Splendor Carmenere. Both of these varietals [...]
Drinking the 2005 Casa Silva Quinta Generacion from Chile
Casa Silva is currently owned by fifth generation family members thus the name of the wine, Quinta Generacion. Mario Silva currently leads the efforts now that his ancestor and French wine pioneer Emilio Bouchon started in 1892. Prior to 1997 Casa Silva was primarily selling their juice in bulk before they decided to revamp their [...]
Monday Quick Sip – 2006 Morande Edicion Limitada Carmenere
2006 Morande Edicion Limitada Carmenere Grapes – 85% Carmenere, 15% Merlot Cooperage – oak casks for 16 months Region – Maipo Valley, Chile Price – $22 Nose – black currant, mint, black cherry and chocolate Taste – blackberry, blueberry, “spice”, cedar and licorice Mouthfeel – medium to full body, nice acidity, peppery and slightly [...]
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