Jesica VargasWriter at Large
Reviews wines from Argentina, Chile, Other America, Central America and South Africa.
Vargas is an Argentinian journalist who has a background in marketing, specializing in wine. She has worked with several vineyards and wine related businesses in Mendoza, Argentina. In 2019, Vargas moved to the US where she launched her blog Andes Uncorked to share the stories of wine producers and to provide educational content about the wines and terroir of Argentina. She is a member of the Hispanics in Wine community and is passionate about seeing more diversity in the wine industry. Vargas is excited to be able to share her love for South and Central America wines.
Recent Articles and Reviews
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‘In Wine, the Most Important Decisions are Long-Term Decisions,’ says Sebastian Zuccardi, Director of Winemaking of Zuccardi Valle de Uco, New World Winery of the Year | Wine Enthusiast’s 2022 Wine Star Awards November 3, 2022 On the frontier of Argentinian wine, this family-based operation continues to explore the grapes and… -
4 Countries Where South American Sparkling Wine Shines July 18, 2022 South American winemakers have been producing sparkling wine for years. Learn more about how these… -
In Southernmost South America, Cool-Climate White Wines Reach New Heights June 23, 2022 Winemakers craft vibrant white wines in extreme conditions in South America. Explore Chile and Argentina's…
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Vistamar 2019 Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Cachapoal Valley) The nose of this wine shows restrained aromas of red berry and cedar. On the… 89 Points $18
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Valle Secreto 2020 First Edition Cabernet Sauvignon (Cachapoal Valley) Full bodied, this wine opens with aromas of ripe berry and grass. It contrasts bell… 89 Points $20
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Siegel 2018 Single Vineyard Los Lingues Petit Verdot (Colchagua Valley) Aromas of blackberry and cigar box are followed by notes of grass. Ripe plum and… 89 Points $34
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Carmen 2021 Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley) Meaty cherry and plum aromas blend with light notes of eucalyptus. It's medium in weight… 89 Points $18