by Eduardo Brethauer | Jan 3, 2014 | Reports
The New Casablanca Reds These audacious niche wines boast a high added value. They a sort of spearhead that brings a new dimension to the valley, further reflecting the character of a pioneer that does not rest on its laurels but instead is always ready for more....
by Eduardo Brethauer | Oct 24, 2013 | Reports
Balaton Wines: The New Hungarian Revolution Although white wines dominate the scene, particularly the floral Olaszrizling, the south shore of the lake is producing some remarkable wines that add a new dimension to international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon,...
by Eduardo Brethauer | Oct 3, 2013 | Reports
Single Vineyard: Finding Uniqueness The number of wineries exploring new terroirs that will produce those different, unique wines that portray the individuality of their various origins never ceases to grow. Their single vineyard lines are no longer a pledge or a...
by Eduardo Brethauer | Aug 25, 2013 | Reports
Like Pigs in the Mud This is an underground, diverse, informal and integrating (anti-) movement that speaks a common, vernacular, deeply unpretentious and original language dotted with French loans but without any taboos, prejudices or shyness of any kind and without...
by Eduardo Brethauer | Dec 3, 2012 | Reports
The Spring of Itata The Itata Valley had its days of glory with its hardened reds and dry, floral whites. But somehow, in the second half of the 20th century, its wines became trapped in the murkiness of seamy bars. The low price of its grapes, the failed reconversion...
by Eduardo Brethauer | Jun 25, 2012 | Reports
Wines from Vienna: The Art of the Unpredictable With their vineyards overlooking the city and the influence of the Danube River, the Viennese continue with their age-old traditions, fermenting more than one variety at a time to propose a complex and deep blend. The...
