Brazil’s main wine region, Vale dos Vinhedos, may well be what you least expect from the country known for its tropical beaches, flamboyant carnival and vast Amazon jungle. The landscape of Serra Gaucha, one of the southernmost states in Brazil, consists of hillsides and forest. …
Discover the Bolivian wine region of Tarija through our visual guide where we talk about the terroir, history and what you can expect when visiting! Make sure to hover over the photo and read the captions for more information on each photo and a …
Almaviva is one of the most famous and valued wines in Chile, we interview Almaviva winemaker Michel Friou about making the wine, about the terroir in Puente Alto, and about all the vintage variations of the last few years as we taste through a …
Lapostolle winemaker Andrea Leon talks about what is unique about Apalta and why the valley has become renowned for red blends in Chile. She gives us the 101 on the terroir of Apalta, and we interview her about which varieties work best including Carmenere, …
Almaviva winemaker Michel Friou gives us his top food pairings for Almaviva’s renowned wine, a Cabernet blend from Puente Alto in Chile. And it might not be what you first expect…
Francois Massoc has always been a winemaker to pave his own way in Chile, and his barrel-fermented mountain Sauvignon Blanc from Calyptra is one of the most unique wines of this variety in Chile. In this video interview from the barrel room of Calyptra …
Viñedo Chadwick was the very first wine in Chile to score a perfect 100 points, just days before the award was announced we met with winemaker Francisco Baettig as he finished harvest to taste through some vintages and discuss the terroir and taste of …
Get to grips with the soils, climate and challenges of coastal vineyards and explorations in Chile’s San Antonio region. Amanda interviews Casa Marin winemaker Felipe Marin on making wines in the most coastal vineyard in Chile, in Lo Abarca, just 4kms from the coast. We …
Experimental winemaker Pablo Morande from Bodegas RE talks about the new styles emerging in Chile and the future in Chilean wine. We discuss the wine regions of Chile, the varieties and the winemaking methods that you should watch out for in the future.
Winemaker Gregorio Salton is a family member of Brazil’s oldest winery, Salton. With a history spanning over 130 years we discuss the history of the winery and how it also reflects the history of Brazil’s wine industry. We talk about the wine culture, the …