Wines of South America are on the rise, with good reason. You can find great wines from the area at  prices I like to call “Big Bang for Your Buck”. You will find some of the same varietals you are use to seeing everyday like, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay.
So if you are just getting into wines of South America and you want to play it safe your choices are pretty much endless. Now let’s talk about some varietals you may not be that familiar with. Malbec is to South America what Merlot is to California. This medium bodied wine offers wonderful aromas of deep dark fruit with a nice spicy finish.
Try it with anything from BBQ to Pizza, it’s sure to be a hit the next time you grill. Carmenere is another red grape from the area you should get to know. Carmenere is one of my favorite wines to use for entertaining, from its soft mellow tannins to its ability and versatility to go well with almost anything… defiantly a crowd pleaser.