Tag: Wine

“Industry Person of the Year” Héctor Vergara publishes autobiography

January 7, 2013

Chile’s only Master Sommelier smiles to himself, slides his reading glasses over the bridge of his nose, and opens the silky cover of his autobiography, Descorchando Mi Vida. And I feel comfortable and welcome watching Héctor Vergara turn the glossy pages, pointing to photos spanning his fascinating life as if the book were a photo … More “Industry Person of the Year” Héctor Vergara publishes autobiography

New quality information expresses Chile’s geographic diversity

December 11, 2012

Enhancing Chile’s existing Denomination of Origin system, Wines of Chile – along with the Chilean Agriculture and Livestock Service (SAG) – has created additional descriptive terms of quality, to further clarify its diverse and productive winemaking landscape. The new terms in use do not replace the previous denominations, but are complementary, and express additional descriptive … More New quality information expresses Chile’s geographic diversity

Gala del Vino celebrates 20-year anniversary in Santiago

November 26, 2012

Wines of Chile’s yearly Gala del Vino wine tasting was held at Casas del Lo Matta in Santiago, Chile, November 22-24. This year’s Gala commemorated the event’s 20-year anniversary, a special and momentous occasion for Chile’s wine industry. On the evening of Thursday, November 22, the Gala’s inaugural ceremony opened the festivities with a series … More Gala del Vino celebrates 20-year anniversary in Santiago

Planetavino’s Mariana Martinez: communicating passion for Chilean wine

November 22, 2012

For wine journalist and Planetavino editor Mariana Martinez, certain exquisite experiences in life are priceless. Like savoring shellfish with Sauvignon Blanc by the seashore in her adopted country, Chile. “There is not a culinary pleasure bigger than that. Just go to a fish market at the beach, buy your fresh seafood, take it home, cook … More Planetavino’s Mariana Martinez: communicating passion for Chilean wine

Leaving Los Angeles: Wines of Chile brings “Sideways” author Rex Pickett to Chile

November 6, 2012

Award-winning writer Rex Pickett is ready for a new adventure, and Wines of Chile is now playing a starring role in his dynamic life story. “I have zero doubts about moving to Chile,” says the author of the popular wine novel “Sideways.” “My God, it’s every writer’s dream to be traveling someplace new as, in … More Leaving Los Angeles: Wines of Chile brings “Sideways” author Rex Pickett to Chile