Wine descriptor: velvet hug

Wines Tasted Cono Sur, Colchagua Valley, Chile, Pinot Noir, 2013 Cono Sur, Limarí Valley, Chile, Syrah, 2011 After a week of studying Chile for my WSET Diploma it was time to taste. A recent Drinks Business article reviewing the current trends in the Chilean market was fresh in my mind as I walked into my local Watson’s Wine. IContinue reading “Wine descriptor: velvet hug”

It’s wine from Chile but not as we know it

Wines Tasted Matetic Vineyards, Corralillo Sauvignon Blanc, 2012 Matetic Vineyards, EQ Chardonnay, 2010 Matetic Vineyards, Corralillo Winemaker’s Blend, Syrah, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, 2010 Matetic Vineyards, EQ Syrah, 2010 Matetic Vineyards, Matetic Syrah, 2009 Last week I had the good fortune to be invited to a lunch with Northeast Wines & Spirits and Chilean winery MateticContinue reading “It’s wine from Chile but not as we know it”

Luis Felipe Edwards Wines of Chile tasting – Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong

Image credit: Viña Luis Felipe Edwards Wines Tasted Luis Felipe Edwards, Maule Valley, Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, 2012 Luis Felipe Edwards, Casablanca Valley, Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2012 Luis Felipe Edwards, Colchagua Valley, Reserva Carmenere, 2011 Luis Felipe Edwards, Colchagua Valley, Gran Reserva, 2011 Luis Felipe Edwards, Colchagua Valley, LFE900 Single Vineyard Blend, 2009 Last night IContinue reading “Luis Felipe Edwards Wines of Chile tasting – Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong”