Winesource Chile

VIK Vineyard Announces New Hires

VIK Vineyard, the world-class wine experience in Millahue, Chile, is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrés Izquierdo as CEO and General Manager, and Gaston Williams as Worldwide Sales & Marketing Manager. The hires come at an exciting time, as the vineyard recently debuted the property’s second wine, Milla Cala, and is preparing to launch a third wine, La Piu Belle, in 2017, both of which join VIK 2011, the premier vintage from the remarkable retreat.…

Chilean Sauvignon Blanc – what to expect and 5 wines you must try!

When buying Sauvignon Blanc, the most common wines that perhaps come to mind are Sancerre from France or perhaps New Zealand.  But when you pick up a bottle of Chilean Sauvignon Blanc, what can you expect to find?

Sauvignon Blanc, one of the classic grape varieties and certainly one of my favourite tipples during long summer days when we eat an abundance of seafood, and almost as much salad until our ears and teeth start taking on rabbit-like features.  …

China based wine writer Edward Ragg visits wineries in Chile & Argentina with Brandabout

Last week we had the pleasure of meeting with Edward Ragg, the internationally known British wine writer and educator who is based in Beijing.  This was Edward’s first trip to Chile and Argentina, and curtesy of  the international wine marketing company Brandabout he was invited to learn first hand from the wineries about their Premium wines and terroir.…

Red wine demonstrates more health benefits as chemists discover 23 new molecules with anti-ageing potential.

We have known for quite some time that some of the compounds found in red wine demonstrate health benefits.  However, what surprised the scientists in a recent study, was the range of molecules, a total 41 different compounds that contribute health benefits, and 23 of these had never been detected in red wine before.…

Norwegian-owned Odfjell Vineyards featured on TV 2 in Norway

Odfjell vineyards showed some of its best qualities in a television report for Norway´s TV2 which was broadcast recently.  Over 25 years ago the Norwegian Ship owner, Dan Odfjell discovered and fell in love with a small corner of the Maipo Valley in Chile. …