Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes
Trapi Chardonnay, tasting notes by Amanda Barnes on Trapi del Bueno in Osorno

Trapi del Bueno is a small producer in Chile's southern Osorno region. This Trapi Chardonnay is a great expression of...
Terrazas de los Andes Petit Manseng Single Vineyard wine tasting note by Amanda Barnes

More about the wine Plenty of sweet wines get made in Argentina but few are worth writing about. This, however,...

With French expertise and Patagonian quality, this is a win-win sparkling wine from Aquitania. Predominantly Pinot Noir with 40% Chardonnay...
Wine tasting note for Undurraga Trama Pinot Noir from San Antonio in Chile

More about the wine Taking a fresh and delicate approach to coastal Pinot Noir, winemaker Rafael Urrejola selects parcels from...
Altos Las Hormigas Tinto Malbec Bonarda Semillon blend, wine tasting notes

Bursting with fresh red berry, plum and citrus aromas, Altos Las Hormigas Tinto is an aromatic, fruit-forward red blend with...
Matetic Syrah tasting note by Amanda Barnes for the South America Wine Guide

More about the wine This Syrah is one of my all-time favourites from Chile — a wild ferment, artisanal wine...
Argentina wine guide: Casarena Owen's Vineyard Chardonnay from Agrelo, Lujan de Cuyo. Wine tasting note

Casarena Owen's Vineyard Chardonnay from Agrelo is produced by Casarena winery in Luján de Cuyo.
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae tasting note by Amanda Barnes for the South America Wine Guide

More about the wine The Catena family were among the original pioneers of this region and have come to prize...
Wine tasting note for Artesano Malbec, Bodega Argento. Wines from Argentina

More about Bodega Argento Over the past 20 years, Bodega Argento has been focusing on producing fresh wines focused on...
Altair Cabo de Hornos wine tasting note by Amanda Barnes

More about the wine This Cabernet Sauvignon has always been San Pedro’s top wine and it has improved greatly over...
Santa Rita Floresta Cabernet Franc wine tasting note by Amanda Barnes

More about the wine When you think of Cabernet Franc, coastal regions may not be what spring to mind, but...
Errazuriz Las Pizarras Pinot Noir from Aconcagua costa in Chile

More about the wine Tangy and mineral, this coastal Pinot Noir from the slate soils of Aconcagua is one of...
Undurraga Terroir Hunter Pinot Noir Malleco, Chile. Wine tasting notes and guide to Chilean wine.

Part of the Undurraga terroir-focused series, this Terroir Hunter Pinot Noir takes the Chilean winery a bit further afield -...

This is called ‘Chilena’ because it is one the most Chilean of all the varieties in Chile, Pais. Coming from...
Domaine Bousquet Ameri Malbec wine tasting note by Amanda Barnes

More about the wine Argentina’s leading organic producer is a champion of balance and subtlety. Ameri is a glowing example:...