January 2025 — Wine Regions

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The Humboldt Current and Chile’s Coastal Wines

The Humboldt Current and Chile’s Coastal Wines

Behind some of the most distinctive wines of Chile lies an ocean current that has a major effect on vineyards in this area, not to mention weather patterns across the globe. How is it possible that a tropical latitude can produce cold-climate wines ...

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The Coastal Terroirs of Chile's Wine Country

The Coastal Terroirs of Chile’s Wine Country

As we discovered last time, the Humboldt Current generates a river of cold water that profoundly impacts the Chile’s coastal climate. This cold water current cools the air over the sea, leading to a classic thermal inversion during the summer months....

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