I sometimes have been torn over the name of this website. Specifically, the inclusion of “cheap” in the name because it can be a loaded word. On one hand, it can be a positive in reference to lower prices that are affordable. On the other hand, it can be interpreted to imply low quality. My […]
Varietals
Ventisquero, Grey, Sauvignon Blanc
In my last few posts, like this one, this one and this one, I’ve been highlighting Sauvignon Blanc from the coastal region of Chile. I’m continuing that theme today with a post about a Sauvignon Blanc named “Grey” from Ventisquero Wine Estates. This wine comes from the Huasco River Valley in the northern part of […]
Review: Casas del Bosque, La Cantera, Sauvignon Blanc
The last couple reviews I’ve posted, like this one and this one, have highlighted Sauvignon Blanc from the coastal region of Chile and I have another one in that category to share with you today. This one comes from Casas del Bosque and is made with grapes from the Las Dichas region within the westernmost […]
Viña Morandé Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc
If you are a wine grower, I suppose there are a couple different approaches you could take related to choosing what to grow. You could start with the property you own and select the grape varieties you think would do best in that terroir. Or you could decide what variety you want to grow and […]
Review: Montes Sauvignon Blanc
In my opinion, Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most recognizable wine varieties out there. Even if you don’t often do blind tastings, if you know your wine you’ll be able to tell a Sauvignon Blanc when you taste one. The tropical and grassy characteristics are a dead giveaway. That said, Sauvignon Blanc is also […]
Review: Rocim Mariana White Blend
If you spend much time exploring wine, through visiting vineyards and talking with producers or even just reading about it, the topic of climate change is likely to come up… often. While some politicians and biased media sources like to question the veracity of climate change models, those who have been working in the wine […]
Review: Secreto De Viu Manent Malbec
When thinking of Malbec, many people think of Argentina, given the fact that so much Malbec is produced there it has almost become synonymous with Argentine wine. But Argentina isn’t the only country where good Malbec is produced. Just to the west of Argentina, in Chile, they are also producing some tasty Malbec. In today’s […]
Cabernet Sauvignon: Maipo vs Colchagua, Round 2
A couple weeks ago, I published a comparison of two bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile — one of them from the Maipo Valley and the other from Colchagua Valley. That was round one of this face off, today I have round two. In round one, the bottles I compared were both 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, […]
Cabernet Sauvignon: Maipo vs Colchagua, Round 1
I’ve been touting Chilean wines as outstanding bargains for several years now. And while I’ve highlighted wines from different regions of Chile, it can be difficult to keep track of which Chilean wine regions are best for different varieties of wine. I’ve been at this for years, tasted hundreds of Chilean wines and read extensively […]
Review: Cartuxa, EA Red Blend
Nine dollars. That’s where I’d like to begin my discussion about this wine. Nine dollars is the suggested retail price for this bottle. I’ve seen it on sale for less than that too. Nine dollars is a bargain for this wine. Although my focus on this website is affordably-priced wines — “cheap wine” is part […]