To many people, if you say you want a white wine, they think Chardonnay. And while the Chardonnays of many vineyards are delightful, light and tart presenting a rich body and smart nose, many others are awkward, sour or overpowering. These latter ones, and the somewhat unpredictability of the varietal has caused me to search for an alternative, a more reliable alternative, to the ubiquitous Chardonnay. I should say here that most California Chardonnays, and some South Africa…
Laithwaites Scoop Top Awards At The Wines Of Chile Competition 2008
The fifth Wines of Chile awards took place this year in the Chilean capital of Santiago. Falernia Estate, from the little-known northern region of Elqui, won three of the competitions ten trophies.