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Chilean Sauvignon Blanc

The weather is finally starting to get nicer, and the rain seems to be finished (fingers crossed), which can only mean one thing - it is time to explore Chilean Sauvignon Blanc. This white wine is grown in the cooler valleys in Chile, such as Casablanca, San Antonio, Coastal Aconcagua, or Chilean Carmenere May 10, 2012

One of the biggest stories of Chilean wine is the history and recent revival of the chilean grape, Carmenere. Before Carmenere became so popular in Chile, it had a long history in Bordeaux, France as part of the original 6 grapes allowed in the 'Bordeaux Blend'. Because of it's deep crimson color, but medium bodied palate, it was an excellent tool for a winemaker to use as part of a blend. However, the terrible Phylloxera plague (grape vine disease) of 1867 struck and destroyed nearly all of the vineyards in Europe, especially affecting the Carmenere plants.

8 Must Try Wines from Chile

This article from Snooth talks about 8 great wines coming out of Chile - and the great news is, most of them are available right here at Puro Wine. Take a look through the article, which features Chilean Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Chilean Icon wine, Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Carignan. Here is a short intro to the article, by Gregory Dal Piaz, please click the link below to read the article at length.

Chilean Rose

As Chilean Wine grows in popularity, many people are starting to recognize Chilean Red wine as one of the more popular categories. While Chile is well-known for Red Wine, many producers are also putting out some really great white wines, as well as a great warm weather classic - Chilean Rosé. Rosé is a wine that is enjoyed around the world typically during warm weather, and pairs really well with fish, fruits, desserts, or can be enjoyed completely on its own.

New Arrival!

We recently received a a large shipment of Chilean red wine from one of Chile's oldest producers, Vina Tarapaca, which was founded in 1874. The vineyards at Tarapaca are located in the Maipo Valley, which is one of the most traditional valleys for producing wine from Chile. A unique ecosystem exists here to foster the  development of wines of excellence, where a careful selection of the grapes from the right terroir from each variety, favors obtaining high quality, complex and balanced wines.