Richard Siddle: Argentine Adventures, Part Two

Famous last words...having said I was sure I would be back in Mendoza city one day it did not expect to be walking back in to the Diplomatic Hotel some 14 hours later.

Richard Siddle, Chilean adventures: winery opening Errazuriz style

When I was first told that as part of the Errazuriz Don Maximiano winery opening event in Chile I would be expected to wear a dinner suit for the gala dinner, the prospect of lugging the full paraphernalia half way round the world did not flll me with excitement.

Richard Siddle, Chilean adventures: winery opening Errazuriz style

When I was first told that as part of the Errazuriz Don Maximiano winery opening event in Chile I would be expected to wear a dinner suit for the gala dinner, the prospect of lugging the full paraphernalia half way round the world did not flll me with excitement.

Richard Siddle, Chilean adventures: winery opening Errazuriz style

When I was first told that as part of the Errazuriz Don Maximiano winery opening event in Chile I would be expected to wear a dinner suit for the gala dinner, the prospect of lugging the full paraphernalia half way round the world did not flll me with excitement.

Richard Siddle, Chilean adventures: winery opening Errazuriz style

When I was first told that as part of the Errazuriz Don Maximiano winery opening event in Chile I would be expected to wear a dinner suit for the gala dinner, the prospect of lugging the full paraphernalia half way round the world did not flll me with excitement.

Richard Siddle Chilean adventures in Aconcagua Valley

Safely ensconced in Chile for the inauguration of Errazuriz's new winery Don Maximiano in
Aconcagua. A 24-hour plus journey rather beats the hour and twenty minute jaunt down to William Reed HQ. However. catering and onboard entertainment facilities of Brazilian airline,TAM, on a par with Network South.

Errazuriz wants to be Chile's number one super premium winery by 2020

Chilean wine producer, Errazuriz, has set itself a target of becoming the country's number one sustainable icon and super premium winery by 2020.

Errazuriz still needs to push its premium message, says Eduardo Chadwick

Errazuriz's president, Eduardo Chadwick, still recognises the need, despite the group's international success, to cement its image around the world as a producer of super premium wine.

Wines of Chile unveils 2020 strategy to double sales to $3bn

Wines of Chile has developed a new strategy that it hopes will make it the number one producer of sustainable and diverse premium wine in the New World by 2020.

Sign up now for the Chile Summit 2010

Join Harpers Wine & Spirit for a jam-packed day of masterclasses, educational tasting zones and panel debates at the inaugural Chilean Summit 2010 in association with Wines of Chile.

Head winemaker for Mont Tauch

Mont Tauch, Fitou's largest cooperative, has appointed Jean-Philippe Trollet as head winemaker.

Harpers to discuss UK's role in global wine market at LWIF

The UK's position in the global wine market will be the subject of the Harpers Debate at this year's London International Wine Fair.

Chilean earthquake update

More producers and importers of Chilean wines have been outlining the impact the earthquake has had on their business.

Matthew Clark backs Chile and Rhône in the on-trade

My Taste: Chile

Carol Emmas reports from a wine tour through Chile.

Carol Emmas- What's hot in Chile

Tarred with the brush of having "safe and reliable" wines, after a recent visit to Chile it was interesting to view how producers are embracing the new diversity that cooler climates are offering. With a near perfect climate for grape growing, vast tracts of land and little disease, Chile is beginning to resemble a giant vinous playground where excited producers can toy around with land and terroir as much as they like.

First promotion for rescued Wine Racks

All of the Wine Rack stores saved from administration by Venus Wine & Spirit are to hold in-store tastings this Saturday (December 12) on a range of promotional wines.

New Taste - LIWF special

Claire Hu and Carol Emmas preview the hottest new product releases at the London International Wine Fair and Distil.

Wine importers urged to stall Indian investment

Foreign importers are being urged not to invest in the Indian wine market until at least 2010 or risk becoming "frustrated" and out of pocket.

News - New Chilean region

Viña Errazuriz has launched its first wine from Chile's new Aconcagua Costa region.