Wine Tasting in Chile

Wine Tasting in Chile

I recently returned from an extraordinary “business” trip to Chile. The week started in Santiago, where we explored—and sampled— nearby wineries.

From there, I joined a group of thirty winemakers, viticulturists and winery owners for a Wines of Chile tour; four fun-filled days of wine tastings, seminars and dinners in breathtaking Patagonia.

What I learned (aside from Chile being a long, narrow and very beautiful country):

  • Chile has eighteen distinct wine regions.
  • Chilean wines offer a lot of diversity.
  • Because of its remoteness and the protection offered by the Andes, Chile has never had Phylloxera.
  • In the cool climate areas, they are producing world class Pinot Noir & Chardonnay, and excellent sparkling wines.

Here are my new favorite Chilean wines:

  1. Veramonte Primus The Blend 2013
  2. Casa Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
  3. Concha y Toro Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
  4. Concha y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
  5. Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Sauvignon Blanc 2014
  6. Cousino Macul Chardonnay 2014
  7. Ritual Pinot Noir 2014
  8. Casa Silva Carmenere 2014
  9. Veramonte Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2014


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