How the other half lives: a weekend on the coast
Spending time with Viña Koyle's Cristóbal Undurraga led to the discovery of one of the best carmenères I have ever tasted and a glimpse into the life of Chile's rich and famous
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A sentimental journey
Mendel's winemaker Roberto de la Mota tells me about the personal story behind a brand new Argentine chenin blanc
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The art of the asado
In South America it is hard to escape the asado (or barbecue) and preparing it as an artform in itself
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Mapping South America
Get to know where the principal wine regions of Chile and Argentina are located
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Photo Gallery
South America 2016
Chilean gaucho barbecuing a whole lamb on an iron cross with wire at a country fair
South America 2016
Koyle is a native flower which grows in the mountains near the property
South America 2016
The native Chilean palm (plus baby!)
South America 2016
Renato Peñafiel's house in Bucalemu is one of Chile's oldest in Chile. Cristobal Undurraga (2nd from left) is making wine here for Renato (in the brimmed hat)
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South America 2016
A variation on the traditional iron cross method used by the gauchos for barbecuing whole beasts
Experience trips to other countries with our buying team
Provence 2017
Pursuing pinks: two days in Provence
Forget fedoras and linens, if you're on a buying trip to Provence in January, you'd better pack your woollies!
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Tuscany 2016
On tour in Tuscany 2016
News editor Joanna Goodman and buyer Sebastian Payne MW get under the skin of the sensitive sangiovese grape in its spiritual homeland of Tuscany
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Washington, USA 2016
Discovering Washington
Buyer Freddy Bulmer visits one of the USA’s most up-and-coming wine regions to discover its potential and meet the producers shaping the future of the region.
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Loire 2017: Part II
Out of Angers
Buyer Jo Locke MW and News & Content Editor Jo Goodman head out of the trade fair in Angers and into the cellars of some of our key suppliers in the region: Gratien & Meyer in Saumur, the Bougrier family in their brand new winery and the hewn-out tuffeau caves in Vouvray, Chinon and Touraine-Chenonceaux.
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South America 2016
How the other half lives!
South America 2016
Rodeo Chilean-style, whereby the horses lay their heads on either side of the cow to steer it to a standstill
South America 2016
Pelicans relaxing on the coast
South America 2016
Roberto de la Mota, winemaker at Mendel, tells us about the sentimental reasons for producing his new La Primera Revancha chenin blanc wine
South America 2016
Cristobal Undurraga
South America 2016
Near the coast at Cachagua
South America 2016
Infinity Pool
South America 2016
Roberto de la Mota
South America 2016
The bodega at Mendel
South America 2016
Vineyards in Mendoza: the Andes form a spectacular backdrop throughout the region and provide essential meltwater for vines