Carménère, that grape that found its groove in Chile! The name Carménère, comes from the French word “Carmin,” which means crimson, the color of the vine’s leaves in fall. Before the spread of Phylloxera, this vine was ground in the...
This month, the writers with #WorldWineTravel are exploring Chilean Carménère. (You can find my invitation article here.) The writers will come at this topic from many directions, sharing their unique perspectives on this wine, its history, the various styles, and...
Day 11 – 12 days of Wine – Chile and Carménère Vistamar 2020 Reserva Carménère, Maule Valley, Chile Chile I dream of visiting Chile. As I was studying regions to become a Certified Specialist of Wine, I began studying Chile...
We continue to celebrate #MerlotMe at Crushed Grape Chronicles! Today we dive into two Merlots that are relatively easy to find and affordable. These are two you might pick up today for a pairing! We paired them with an easy...
I dream of visiting Chile. As I was studying regions to become a Certified Specialist of Wine, I began studying Chile and was enthralled. This sliver of a country in the southern hemisphere stretches almost 2,700 miles north to south...
Tempting Spoonfuls: Pairing single bites with glorious wines
Tempting Spoonfuls - small bites paired with wines from around the globe
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