Wines of Chile

Varieties once thought extinct and old strains never truly developed are being given a new lease on life by a bold generation of Chilean viticulturalists. With its Mediterranean climate and Spanish heritage, Chile is home to some of the oldest vines in the world and the oldest vineyards in the New World.  Once a colony [...]

In this series of interviews with the major players in Chile’s centuries-old industry, Wines of Chile gets an inside look at the ins and outs of winemaking and sales, from the grape harvests in southern Chile to the wine list at New York’s hottest restaurants.

Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate’s guy in South America was in Chile in March. He spoke with Wines of Chile on his impressions and the advantageous place of Chilean wine in the global economic crisis.