Features
Chile Through a New Lens
March 25, 2013
A world-renowned photographer is portraying Chile’s wine world in a new light. Former rock and skateboard photographer Matt Wilson might be the bad boy of wine photography, but his emotive pictures are certainly turning heads and gaining him accolades along the way. The winner of the Born Digital Photography Wine Award 2012, has a refreshing [...]
Discovering Chilean wine delights in the centre of Santiago
March 20, 2013
There is so much to discover within the enviable stretch of Chilean wine country. With wine production areas that span 1200 kms in length and the entire width of the country (on average 175km), the prospect can be a bit overwhelming for a newbie. Three friends created a dedicated wine space in the heart of [...]
What’s hot in Chile with Marcelo Pino
March 4, 2013
As Chile’s most-talked about young sommelier, Marcelo Pino is making a name for himself in the industry after winning Best Sommelier in Chile in 2011 among other accolades. Born in the coastal surf town of Pichilemu, Marcelo started his journey into wine through food. After training as a chef and swapping food for wine with [...]
Chilean Terroir with Pedro Parra
February 28, 2013
Chilean Pedro Parra is the first terroir specialist outside of France. Amanda Barnes meets with him to find out a bit more about Chilean terroir and Parra’s journey underground. Whatever you call Pedro Parra, don’t call him Dr. Terroir. “I hate that name!” he says about the nickname he’s unwillingly accrued. “I promise I won’t [...]