In 1994, the grape that Chilean growers called Merlot was found to be Carménère, an almost-extinct variety from Bordeaux. Today, it yields a delicious, unique wine.

John Foy Starting the new year with a delicious red wine at a bargain price is easy when you pour a glass of 2007 Casa Lapostolle, Merlot, Rapel Valley. Casa Lapostolle was founded in 1994 by a ...

Perhaps no country on Earth is as geographically suited to the production of red wines as Chile. The primary grape growing region of the valley to the east and south of Santiago has some ...

It was originally planted alongside merlot; for years, much of Chile’s carmenere was actually thought to be merlot. The discrepancy, which was officially recognized in 1996, ...

Chile remains a reliable producer of good-value reds (especially for the Bordeaux varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon and merlot). But quality is rising fast, and so are the prices; top vintners now ...

Chile’s main grapes: Some 20+ varieties are grown, but what you’re most likely to find are Cabernet Sauvignons, Carmeneres, Merlots, Chardonnays, Sauvignon Blancs, Malbecs and Syrahs.

Chile has often been the go-to for quality, budget wines but the country has moved on and is also producing some serious bottles for the dinner table, writes Terry Kirby ...