Posts Tagged "colchagua valley"

Viña Viu Manent: Surprise, Surprise

Posted on Dec 18, 2019

Malbec at Viu Manent.

Our first trip to Chile and Argentina was full of surprises. It’s no surprise to us that good quality wines are being produced in both countries that are terrific value. What was surprising is just how many wines are being made in both countries that are of excellent quality. Not surprisingly, we found some outstanding Malbec in Argentina. But to our great surprise Viu Manent in Chile is making its name with Malbec, a variety almost exclusively associated with its South American neighbor.

Food & Wine Studio by Pilar Rodriguez

Posted on Nov 20, 2019

Food & Wine Studio by Pilar Rodriguez

We arrived at Food & Wine Studio by Pilar Rodriguez to a warm greeting before promptly being directed back to our van. “First things first,” says Pilar, “We need to go to the farm to get some ingredients.” And so begins our cooking class with the charming Chilean celebrity chef.