by Eduardo Brethauer | Jun 5, 2012 | Reports
The Next 30 Years of Casablanca Even though Casablanca is still paying some sins of youth, the future of this valley stricken by the sea breeze is bright, with the consolidation of its clonal material, the development of short-cycled reds and Pablo Morandé’s newest...
by Eduardo Brethauer | Feb 8, 2012 | Reports
The Awakening of a Native Looked down upon for generations by the winemaking and academic elites, the País grape is back to enchant wine lovers with its best attributes: Simplicity, identity and history. The most daring, interesting and romantic of all País...
by Eduardo Brethauer | Dec 11, 2011 | Reports
Vignadores de Carignan: An Insider’s Perspective It was not an easy endeavor, but 12 Carignan winegrowers managed to join forces to boast the wine heritage of Maule’s dry-farmed areas all over the world by bottling –under a single brand– a wine concept that boosts the...
by Eduardo Brethauer | Oct 9, 2011 | Reports
Up in the Mountains Some Chilean wineries are climbing high up the Andes, striving to produce the most remarkable notes, excel in world markets, and reach the pinnacle of quality. A few years Ago, while visiting Maule wineries, I asked a winegrower why most vineyards...
by Eduardo Brethauer | Aug 7, 2011 | Reports
Wines in Terracota Vessels: The Perfect Circle Aging wines in terracotta amphorae is not only an age- old tradition but a bridge towards the cycles of nature and a simpler, more authentic life. A trip back in time using today’s winemaking knowledge. The process of...
by Eduardo Brethauer | Aug 6, 2011 | Reports
Old Vines: Notes of Profound Wisdom Wines made from old grapevines deliver uncommon balance and depth of flavors. This is an additional dimension that only time and a perfect integration with the environment can achieve. Despite the lack of accurate data, the area...
