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Argentina Reloaded: why countries need to communicate the cool things they are doing

South America Wine Anorak Sep 28, 2026 Blogs

Jamie Goode attended Argentina's 'Argentina Reloaded' event in London, which highlighted the country's push to tell a more compelling and contemporary story about its wines to international markets. The event demonstrates how wine countries are increasingly recognising the importance of proactive communication to shape their image and stand out in a crowded global marketplace. It's a reminder that producing great wine is only half the battle, communications and positioning matter just as much.

Viña González Bastías, Maule Valley, Chile: exciting naturally made wines from an amazing old vineyard

South America Wineanorak Sep 25, 2026 Blogs

A small Chilean winery in the Maule Valley is making waves with naturally fermented wines from a historic six-hectare vineyard. Run by Jose Luís Bastías and Daniela Lorenzo, Viña González Bastías represents the exciting intersection of heritage viticulture and natural winemaking methods that's reshaping South America's wine landscape. It's a compelling example of how traditional vineyards are finding new relevance through innovative, hands-on production approaches.

Adrianna Catena: Challenging colonial-era thinking in wine

South America Decanter Sep 22, 2026 Blogs

Adrianna Catena is calling out how old colonial attitudes continue to shape the wine industry today. In a candid interview with Decanter, the influential Argentine winemaker discusses why she's regularly frustrated by entrenched thinking and how the sector needs to do better on challenging these inherited biases. It's a thoughtful take on modernising an industry steeped in tradition.

Column: Discovering La Celia wines, Uco Valley's oldest winery

South America Richmond News Sep 9, 2026 Blogs

A new column explores La Celia, Uco Valley's historic winery, offering insights into one of Argentina's most established wine producers. The piece takes readers on a journey through the vineyard's heritage and what makes it a noteworthy destination for wine enthusiasts. It's a great read if you're curious about Argentine wine traditions and family-run wineries with deep roots in the region.

Andrew Jefford: ‘Luján de Cuyo is comforting, nourishing, maternal’

South America Decanter Sep 1, 2026 Blogs

Wine writer Andrew Jefford argues that while Argentina's Uco Valley is getting all the attention, Luján de Cuyo in Mendoza deserves recognition as a serious quality region in its own right. He describes Luján as having a gentler, more welcoming character with rounder tannins and broader textures—think more Right Bank Bordeaux than the dramatic intensity of Uco. The piece suggests the wine world risks repeating history by overlooking one fine region in favour of the newer, flashier one.