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Because of the "dramatic increase in quality" of Chilean wineries, Epcot will feature both Concha y Toro and Casa Lapostolle in the festival's first South American dinner October 8 at World ShowPlace. A first-rate varietal unique to Chile known as Carmenere will be featured.
The "wine geek" community, better known as the ABC Club (Anything But Chardonnay), has elevated the under-appreciated Riesling to the status of "the next Chardonnay," Cha-Kim says, "There's so much Chardonnay in the market, and much of it has been so over-oaked or is too sweet and fruity. There are many styles of Riesling, from sweet to dry, with super-quality from Germany and affordables from Canada or Australia. The beauty of it is that it can be grown in many different areas, including Canada and other colder regions."
The "next big red wine" is Shiraz (known as Syrah if grown beyond Australia), Cha-Kim says. "It's spicy, full of black fruit, and there's an ample supply of both super-quality and entry-level wines," he says.
The new world Australian region, Coonawarra, is producing high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon. Unlike the Margaret River Cabernets that are produced in the French fasion with subtle fruits, "the Coonawarra is like a fruit bomb in the California style, fruity and full-bodied," Cha-Kim says.
