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AWARD-WINNING SWISS WINEMAKER TO MOVE TO CHILE FULL-TIME

Tuesday, 11 August 2009 Famed winemaker Mauro von Siebenthal, a Swiss lawyer who fell in love with Chile and opened a winery in the late 1990s, will move to Chile full-time in October. For more than a decade, von Siebenthal, … Continue reading

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WINE EXPORTS SEE 22 PERCENT JUMP IN JUNE

Thursday, 06 August 2009 Chile’s wine exports rose over 22 percent in June, as compared to the previous year, a welcome spot of good news in a year that saw a slide in global demand, according to the industry group … Continue reading

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CHILE PRODUCES MORE, BETTER WINE IN 2009

Wednesday, 29 July 2009 The Chilean wine industry produced more wine, and of better quality, in 2009 than any previous year, according to a recent report by the Office of Agriculture and Livestock (SAG). Chilean winemakers reported just over a … Continue reading

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CHILEAN VINEYARDS DOMINATE LOCAL WINE CONTEST

Tuesday, 28 July 2009 Chilean winemakers nearly swept an international wine contest this month, winning all but a few accolades at the event. The contest, Vinalies Catad’or América Latina 2009, was held at the Hyatt Hotel in Santiago beginning July … Continue reading

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This will be a long post of highs and lows.

Before this post truly begins, a short note. The last few days have been filled with both extraordinary fun and hair-pulling frustrations. I will describe the happy moments in full detail, but first, a short rant  (chee chee to follow). … Continue reading

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