10 Producers in Chile I'm Excited About

I can't believe it's not Merlot

My first taste of Chilean wine goes back around 10 years when I was in my early 20s. Gato Negro was the gateway – a reliable, budget-friendly choice with that cute cat on the label, packed in a 1.5L bottle. Simple but effective!

During my phase of embracing affordable Sauvignon Blanc, Veramonte, a Chilean wine, stood out. But as my palate and budget expanded, I found myself leaning towards red Bordeaux-style wines produced in Chile, made with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

As my wine journey continued, I stumbled upon the interesting history of Carménère's journey from Bordeaux. It turns out, for more than a century, people mistakenly identified it as Merlot.