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Viña Leyda: The Winery that Literally Put Chile's Leyda Valley on the Map

Viña Leyda: The Winery that Literally Put Chile’s Leyda Valley on the Map

Wine producing countries with a tradition of in-your-face tannins and big bold bottles are having a change of heart nowadays as wine drinkers are shying away from the tantastic and trends point out to a preference for smoother and more delicate wines, which are often achieved in cool climate regions. It’s happening in California, in Australia and Argentina, and Chile …

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Los Vascos Chardonnay 2015 - O'Briens Wine of the Week

Los Vascos Chardonnay 2015 – O’Briens Wine of the Week

Los Vascos Chardonnay 2015 comes from Chile’s Casablanca Valley, 75 Km northwest of Santiago and renown for the good quality of its wines, commonly made from international grape varieties. Chardonnay thrives here, as the region’s climate is not unlike that of California’s cool spot Carneros, another “it” zone for Chardo. And it doesn’t only benefit …

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Wine Wednesday pick from O'Briens: Leyda Pinot Noir Las Brisas 2012

Wine Wednesday pick from O’Briens: Leyda Pinot Noir Las Brisas 2012

On a day like today, 47 years ago, Apolo XI landed on the Moon. The world watched in awe when six hours later (21th by then) astronaut Neil Armstrong opened the hatch and his small step was deemed a giant leap for mankind. There is a dessert in Chile called Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon) which resembles what …

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Wine of the Week – Leyda Sauvignon La Garuma 2013 – Now €11.99 by Suzi Redmond

Leyda Sauvignon Blanc Garuma 2013 – €16.99 Now €11.99 Coming from one of Chiles best winemakers (Viviana was named one of the Top 10 winemakers by decanter 2013)  This sauvignon blanc has plenty of character, coming from two plots in the cool climate region of Leyda and these particular vineyards have a granite based soil. It is also Vivianas …

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