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Falernia Sauvignon Blanc, wine tasting note

More about Viña Falernia Viña Falernia is responsible for starting the fine wine revolution in Elqui Valley. The winery is...

A flamboyant mix of warm citrus notes like waxy lemon peel and ripe grapefruit with a mix of fresh herbs...
Viña Tabali Talinay Litico Malbec tasting note by Amanda Barnes for the South America Wine Guide

More about the wine This is a sublime coastal Malbec from the limestone soils of Tabali's Talinay vineyard. It is...
Carmen DO Florillon wine tasting note by Amanda Barnes

More about the wine One of Chile’s most promising young winemakers, Emily Faulconer kicked off a bit of a movement...

This is a new plantation in the southernmost vineyard in South America. The price reflects the difficulty in growing grapes...
Wine tasting notes for Viña Tabali Talinay Chardonnay from Limari

Talinay Chardonnay is a superb example of the taut, mineral Chardonnay wines that can be produced in coastal Limarí from...

Cinsault is one of the new belles of the south, and Itata is where she reigns. This wine is taken...

This is called ‘Chilena’ because it is one the most Chilean of all the varieties in Chile, Pais. Coming from...
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...

One of the most ambitious altitude projects in Chile, this wine is made from grapes grown at 2200m above sea...

This one blends Marsanne, Roussane and Viognier, delivering a very serious endeavour and well made wine with delicate aromas but...
Pais Salvaje Bouchon wine tasting note and information

This is an oddity for the Bouchon family - a natural wine, made from wild Pais vines. The vines seeded...
Talinay Pinot Noir Viña Tabalí. Guide to wines from Limari and the best wines in Chile

A beautifully balanced Pinot Noir from the exceptional Talinay terroir made by emblematic Limarí producer Tabalí. One of the finest...
Tasting note for Mayu Pedro Ximenez. Viña Mayu in Elqui, Chile

More about Viña Mayu Viña Mayu is one of the modern wine pioneers of Elqui Valley, making premium wines from...
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...