June 14, 2026 - Wines from Chile - Sally & Jay
On Sunday, June 14th, 42 North Wake AWS Members and Guests tasted wines from Chile at Local 919 Beer and Wine in Raleigh.
At our June 14th meeting, Chapter Chair Sally Albrecht and Jay Althouse presented 2 whites and 4 reds from various Chilean wine regions. The most unusual was a País from the Itata Valley. País is now showing up on hip wine lists in New York and California. It’s a lighter red, sometimes compared to a Beaujolais. At this tasting, reaction was mixed; some liked it, others didn’t.
We discussed the topography of Chile. The “signature grape” of Chile is Carmenère. A Carmenère from Tabali Pedregoso in the Cachapoal Valley was the highest-rated wine of the day. But all 6 wines scored in the “Excellent” category, with scores between 15 and 17.
After the tasting, more than 30 of the members mingled and adjourned for food and Sunday night half-price wines at nearby Brixx Pizza.