South America Mourns Michel Rolland
Michel Rolland passed away last week at the age of 78 in France. His death, however, was felt worldwide, particularly in the places he called home.
South American Wine Beyond Malbec: What’s Next for Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay
An insider's look at the varieties, regions, and styles redefining the South American wine scene.
Old Vines Breathe Fresh Potential Into Argentine Sémillon
It’s hard to imagine a time when Argentina made and consumed more white wine than red. But production of Sémillon reached its peak in 1968 with over 13,541 acres under vine.
Chilean Sauvignon Blanc is on the rise thanks to two coastal wine regions
Casablanca and Leyda are acquiring a reputation as producers of world-class Sauvignon Blanc—some of which rival that of the iconic expression from New Zealand. But at the same time, they have identified unique characteristics of their specific terroir that are…
Deadly wildfires devastate vineyards in Chile’s Central Valley and Southern wine regions
[This article was written and published on February 10th, 2023] Winemakers and wine professionals are supporting one another in what is one of the worst catastrophes for Chile’s wine industry. Twenty-four people have died in the wildfires, which started at…
4 Countries where South American sparkling wines shine
In South America, bubbles are bursting with grace. Winemakers are creating an array of styles through Charmat and traditional methods using Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and other varieties. Across the continent, but particularly in Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Brazil, grapes are…
In Southernmost South America, cool-climate white wines reach new heights
The southernmost regions of Chile and Argentina have low temperatures, heavy rainfall, strong winds and frost. And yet, in these extreme regions situated along the hemisphere’s 38–45th parallels, winemakers are crafting vibrant, flavorful Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs. Some producers use…
This Experimental Malbec Style Is Becoming a Hot Trend in Argentina
Argentine Malbec is evolving. Lighter, leaner, unoaked Malbec wines with fresh red- and black-fruit aromas, higher acidity and mineral characteristics are increasingly popular. The style shift is a result of some winemakers’ search for the true expression of the grape…
