11/01/2026
A Love Letter to Chile: W**e, Terroir, and the Spirit of Abundance 🍷
I recently returned from an unforgettable journey through Chile, a land where both the people and the landscape express abundance with love. From the majestic peaks of the Andes to the breathtaking coastlines, this country captured my heart completely.
Here is a glimpse into my journey through Chile’s spectacular w**e regions and beyond:
• The Visionaries at VIK & Valle Secreto: Experiencing a deep connection to Mother Earth, from VIK's innovative celestial rhythms and estate-toasted barrels to Valle Secreto's intuitive w**emaking and unique concrete eggs integrated with vineyard stones.
• The Legacy of Montes: Witnessing 30 years of unwavering dedication to quality, gravity-fed w**emaking, and pioneering regenerative farming.
• Breathtaking Leyda Valley: Visiting Viña Garcés Silva, just six miles from the ocean, where the sea meets the sky. I can still taste the incredible coastal Sauvignon Blanc paired with local cochayuyo (seaweed) empanadas, and I loved sharing a bit of North Carolina w**e with the passionate w**emaker, Juan Enrique.
• A Dream on Easter Island: Discovering a hidden, volcanic-soil vineyard on Rapa Nui growing everything from Cabernet to País. I’m strongly rooting for their w**e tourism future!
The universal thread across every single stop? Unmatched passion, profound generosity of time, and fierce pride in their craft. I left a piece of my heart behind in this beautiful country, but it’s only a short goodbye.
¡Adiós por ahora, y nos vemos pronto! Read more here https://www.thesommcloset.store/s/stories/chile-land-of-abundance
