2013 proved to be a cold year for Chile. The Trinidad Vineyard in the Maipo Valley is typically characterized by a prolonged dry season with a coastal influence. The cool temperatures during the ripening period meant the grapes ripened at a much slower pace which resulted in aromatic intensity, freshness, …
Ventisquero Grey is an expression of a single block of vines that is then hand-harvested and cared for directly under chief winemaker, Felipe Tosso. Each bottle pays homage to its place of origin. Trinidad Vineyard in the Maipo Valley is characterized by clay soil and a dry climate with a …
Established over 15 years ago in 1998, Vina Ventisquero has defied the limits when it comes to making the one thing they are passionate about…great tasting wines. They stay true to their philosophy of going “a step beyond” by creating avant-garde, high quality wines. They take care of the environment …
There are two distinct tabs on the Ventisquero website: our wines and our finest wines. The Tara Atacama collection certainly earns its place among the finest. Tara is a line of extreme wines that are a challenge inspired by the unique geography of the Atacama Desert in which the …
Ventisquero separate their wines from their finest wines on their website. Vertice is among the very finest. It began with a meeting of two winemakers, Felipe Tosso and John Duval, at the highest point of the Robleria Vineyard in the Apalta Valley. The two concocted a unique blend of Carmenere …
Purity, restraint, and perfection are the inspiration behind Ventisquero’s Reserva line. Every bottle in the Reserva collection is of the highest quality and promises to surpass all expectation. The 2016 ripening season came with low temperatures and zero rainfall which resulted in exceptionally healthy and aromatic grapes that carried distinct …
Ventisquero saw an unusually cold 2015 season at their vineyard in Colchagua Valley. The cool temperatures slowed the ripening process which only heightened the grapes freshness and aromas. The cold season also proved to be dry, but the lack of rainfall during the ripening period helped to produce an outstanding …
Wine: Fleur de Mer 2016, Provencial Rosé – 90pts Winery: Fleur de Mer Region: Provence Grape blend: 82% Grenache, 9% Cinsault & 9% Provencal Reds Region: Cotes de Provence Score: 90 Points. A wonderful pale hue sits in the glass, optimizing the color of a traditional pure provincial rosé. Ripe tropical …
“If you were stranded on an island, what five things would you bring to survive?” A sampling of paradisaical beers, of course! (Five different six-packs still counts, right?) Not planning a shipwreck or a plane crash? Read on anyway for a few brews to put some sun in your life…no …
Colorado has become a beer brewing powerhouse in recent years. While brands like Coors have a long history in Colorado in the past couple decades the craft scene has exploded, creating some of the best brands on the planet. Here we will look at six fantastic beers from five of …
Just because you have money to burn doesn’t mean you are looking for a bottle of rum that is gone in a flash or sets your throat on fire with its alcohol content. So if you are looking for a fantastic bottle for a special occasion or a spontaneous treat, …
Winemaker: Mike Paterson Wine: Lay of The Land Elevation Sauvignon Blanc Vintage: 2015 Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc Price: GBP £11.99 USD $15.75 Yet another storming vintage from Mike ‘The Marlborough Maestro’ Paterson! Archetypal MSB nose of pungent tropical aromas, with pineapple and mango dominating, alongside a subtle grassy, almost vegetative …