Picks of the Prominent
Álvaro Espinoza
Álvaro Espinoza, winemaker, Haras de Pirque, MAIPO VALLEY, CHILE
One of Chile’s most gifted winemakers, Alvaro has helped make Haras de Pirque an excellent source for fine Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as other varietals like Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile
(Haras de Pirque, Almaviva, Melchor, El Principal, Melchor)
Red Blends from Chile
(Antiyal, Liguai, Coyam, Montes “Alpha M” [Cabernet blend])
Carmenère [a delicious Merlot-like grape once popular in 19th century Bordeaux, now the rage in Chile; try Concha y Toro, Viña Carmen, and Viña Agustinos]
Chardonnay from Chlie
(Haras de Pirque, Sol de Sol, L’Apostolle)
