Not long ago returned from this year’s wine tour to Argentina and Chile, we are inspired to recommend some wines from these two exciting wine countries, wines of good quality, particularly interesting, perhaps original, and some that are on our travel program.
It is not always easy to find those that are on the travel program because we often visit small producers with less international distribution. But these visits are usually much better; we will meet with the owners or winemakers, something that rarely happens with “the big and famous” names. And the wines are at least as good. International distribution is dominated by the internationally well-known brands, which certainly often do make excellent and reliable wines, e.g. Catena, Zuccardi, Montes, Chocalan, Cono Sur/Emiliana, Lapostolle, Norton, Salentein, etc.
Here are some more personal wine recommendations:
- País Viejo, Bouchon, 2022, Chile. Made from the exciting criolla grape país.
- Rústico Cinsault, Viña Bouchon, 2023, Chile. Cinsault, previously a grape looked down upon, now having a renaissance.
- Humo Blanco, Edition Limitada Sauvignon Blanc, 2022, Chile. Humo Blanco is Spanish for Fumée Blanches, François Lurton’s super success in Sweden.
- Mendel, Semillon, 2022, Argentina. A very successful example of semillon that really deserves more attention.
- Weinert, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018, Argentina. From Mendoza’s master of older vintages.
- Ver Sacrum, Monastrell, 2022, Argentina. Made from mourvèdre, famous from Bandol in Provence.
- La Despensa, Field Blend, 2021, Chile. One of several good wines from this small, talented producer.
- Casa Marin Riesling, Miramar Vineyard, 2022, Chile. From one of Chile’s cold climate pioneers.
You might not find these particular wines but look for the name of the producer. They will give you a great wine experience.
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See: See pictures and videos from Chile and Argentina in the latest wine tour’s Facebook group.
