Filgueira winery … Alan and Sebastian show us around the winery and introduce their wine, which is now owned by a Brazilian company. Cabernet Franc Syrah 2011 (60% CF, 40% Syrah unoaked). liked all the wines, especially the high end reds. Great property and quality across the line. Sauvignon Gris 2011. Long crisp finish.  MORE >>

Not because of all the nice wines and great food (more on the food later), but because there is just not enough time in the day to stop by and visit all the wineries on your list. The day started at one winery that was not on the list. Three unique wineries and a microbrewery all in one estate. Maybe both!! was not disappointed. MORE >>

San Valero Winery (Groupo BSV) is a cooperative of 700 winegrowers who grow mostly garnacha vines, and collectively pool their grapes. It is thrilling to visit this mega-winery in the very tiny yet important Denominazion de Origeon (DO) town of Carinena for a few key reasons. Now you know garnacha - of course you do. Day 2?? Day 3. MORE >>

From Chile's Rapel Valley, comes this blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Syrah, 5% Carmenere, and 2% Cabernet Franc, 68% of which was aged for 7 months in French oak barrels, while 32% was aged in stainless steel tanks, before bottle aging. 2008 Winner of Wine Enthusiast's New World Winery Purchased on line for $13 from WineExpress. MORE >>

This Syrah is absolutely incredible!”. Given the incredible backdrop described above, you might expect that the Syrah served to a guest would be elegant and balanced. The Syrah, which just won accolades from Wine Spectator magazine, is about $15 in the American market and produced right on this fabulous estate. News S. MORE >>