I know I’m risking turning this blog into a South American wine coverage outlet recently (and there are at least two more posts yet to come from my recent jaunt there).  BUT…

Just in case you’re not yet sick of hearing about the wines and wine-related stories I encountered in Chile and Argentina (or if you’re looking for a sort-of Cliff Notes version), I’ve got a featured article running up at PalatePress.com (with corresponding wine reviews) focusing on the off-the-beaten-path, outside-of-the-bargain-bin gems I found during my S. American travels (and travails).

The article also makes me feel good, mostly because it (hopefully?) resets the counter on keeping the “contributing” part of my “contributing editor” title at Palate Press.  Anyway… here’s a run-down of the vinous S. American gems reviewed at PalatePress.com as part of the article:

• 2010 Viña Leyda Single Vineyard Kadun Sauvignon Gris (Leyda Valley) $16 >>find this wine>>
• 2007 Morandé Edición Limitada Carignan (Loncomilla Valley) $23 >>find this wine>>
• 2007 De Martino Las Cruces Single Vineyard Old Bush Vines (Cachapoal) $40 >>find this wine>>

• 2009 XumeK Syrah (San Juan) $16 >>find this wine>>
• 2009 Monteviejo Lindaflor Chardonnay (Valle de Uco, Mendoza) $25 >>find this wine>>
• 2009 Achaval-Ferrer Quimera (Mendoza) $40 >>find this wine>>

Cheers!