por Gastón Musep | Sep 27, 2026 | Sommelier Pairing Guide
Some grape varieties seem almost destined for the table. Carménère is one of them. With its distinctive notes of green pepper, herbs, plum, dark fruit and spice, combined with moderate tannins and a generous structure, it can be an exceptionally versatile partner for...
por Gastón Musep | Sep 23, 2026 | Winemaker Voices
Peumo, the vineyard, the history, and the glass. A conversation with Marcio Ramírez, “Mr. Carmenere.” There are stories that begin with a bottle. This one begins much earlier: in the leaves of a plant, in a vineyard where for years no one knew exactly what variety...
por Gastón Musep | Sep 20, 2026 | Master of Wine Perspectives
For decades, the Cachapoal Valley bore an unfair label on the Chilean wine map: that of the eternal runner-up. As prestigious wine critic Peter Richards MW aptly points out, this region has long played «second fiddle to its more celebrated neighbours, Maipo (to the...
por Gastón Musep | Sep 19, 2026 | Wines & Critical Reviews
Viña VIK proudly announces the global release of VIK 2022, its icon wine, an exceptional vintage that has been awarded 99 points by JamesSuckling.com, alongside 100 points by Gilbert & Gaillard and 97 points by Colin Hay. This recognition cements its position...
por Gastón Musep | Sep 19, 2026 | Terroir & Sub-regions
Where the earth harbors golden secrets and vanguard architecture merges art with landscape, the Millahue Valley pulses as a winemaking sanctuary. A territory of extreme geology and Pacific breezes that consecrates the ultimate expression of Chile’s iconic reds....
