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a message from tina jones
When I visited Chile a few years ago , I wasn ’ t surprised to discover how beautiful and remote it is . Navigating the winding roads through the wine regions of the Chilean countryside is definitely an adventure , and the vistas are breathtaking . Since my journey to Chile , Banville staff members Gary , Mike , and Jill have all made the trek , and with each trip , Chile becomes increasingly accessible . Mike and Gary may have spent many hours disoriented in their rental car , but they look back on the adventure with a smile ! By the time Jill visited Chile last March , she was well-equipped to have a seamless journey . Jill was very fortunate to be included in a special group trip organized by the good people at Wines of Chile ( read about her trip through the Colchagua Valley on page 45 )!
Chilean wines are making great strides in today ’ s discerning wine world . A recurring theme in this issue is transition : once known largely for its bulk wine exports , Chile is now being recognized for its high impact , inexpensive wines , as well as some emerging classics .
I hope you enjoy the cultural flare of this issue ! We begin with an exploration of Chilean culture and history ( page 25 ), revealing the rich historical context of winemaking in the region . Sylvia Jansen explores Chile ’ s “ green ” report card ( page 53 ) and Joel Lamoureux stirs up international flavours in our Chilean-themed Test Kitchen ( page 62 ). We are also privileged to feature an interview with iconic winemaker John Duval ( formerly of Penfolds , now of John Duval Wines ), who discusses his foray into Chilean winemaking at Viña Ventisquero ( page 31 ). If you have not yet discovered the wines of Chile , then you are in for a real treat !
Salut !
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