Tag Archives: cabernet

Chile Series – Colchagua

Posted on September 23, 2011 by shjoneswines

Colchagua is the southern extreme of the large Rapel Valley which is sometimes also seen on wine labels. It’s a region well known for its juicy ripe red wines primarily made from Cabernet Sauvignon (which accounts for over 40% of … Continue reading →

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Chile Series 3 – Maipo

Posted on September 12, 2011 by shjoneswines

Perhaps the most aristocratic of Chilean wine regions, wineries here date back for as much as 150 years and feature some of the best known names such as Concha Y Toro (founded in 1883) and Cousino Macul (founded in 1856). … Continue reading →

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Meerlust – Visit to this African Icon

Posted on September 2, 2011 by shjoneswines

When I first found out that I was going to South Africa, Meerlust was one of the first names down on my wish list of places to visit. And I wasn’t disappointed. Based just outside Stellenbosch, the estate has been … Continue reading →

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