Chile

Mauricio is most definitely working low tech in his old wooden, dirt floored barn. In addition to no corrections on the wines, he employs a tiny old basket press, which he doesn’t even use every year, and an old mechanical de-stemmer that he shares with s

Lively notes of black cherry and fresh plum surround a fresh palate displaying a benchmark graphite character. Viña Echeverría is a family-run estate winery, owned and managed by the Echeverría family. Established in 1930, but with an agricultural heritag

Made from old Pais bush vines, grown on a sandy volcanic slope. The vines are managed as naturally as possible, without irrigation, and on their own rootstocks.

Bright tropical fruit and florals on nose but a crisp, savory palate. Our new favorite Viognier from old vines in the central valley of Chile, naturally made and well priced too, win win win kind of wine.

Chile, it turns out, produces some very tasty Sauvignon Blanc, and it happens to be super value priced. Fruity, of course, but also with good refreshing sizzle.

Even in South America, there are tiny growers that are so unlike the giant, industrial wines that we often see from down south. Enterprising importers are starting to discover them, and we are working with them to bring them to you. >>>

Old vine, hand harvested grapes consisting of 95 % Cinsault and 5% Pais. Rose petals, bright red berries on the nose with hints of fresh forest floor. Tannic and structured, with acid keeping the wine lifted and accentuating the fruit. A racy finish.