Michael SchachnerFormer Contributing Editor
Michael Schachner is a New York-based journalist specializing in wine, food and travel. His articles appear regularly in Wine Enthusiast. In addition, he is a wine consultant and professional speaker.
Recent Articles and Reviews
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Albariño Is a Standout White Wine. Here’s Why It Should Be on Your Radar. November 30, 2021 Lauded for its lively aromas, texture, and perfect seafood pairing, learn why Rías Baixas's Albariño… -
‘I Am Proud To Have Contributed To This Phenomenon,’ Says Dr. Nicolás Catena Zapata, Lifetime Achievement Award Winner | Wine Enthusiast’s 2021 Wine Star Awards October 28, 2021 Long before Malbec became a household name, an Argentine economist and winery owner made a… -
With Perfect Temps and Ideal Yields, A Spanish Vintage for the Ages September 1, 2021 Across Spain, vintage year 2016 was highly lauded, and produced stellar wines in a range of… -
The Argentine Winemakers with Rock Star Appeal May 20, 2021 These dynamic, charismatic personalities draw on their pasts to shape the country’s vinous present and…
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Ventisquero 2018 Grey Glacier Single Block Trinidad Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley) Spicy aromas of wild herbs, desert brush and dark-berry fruits comprise the nose on this… 89 Points $24
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Casas del Toqui 2018 Terroir Selection Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Alto) Aromas of dried spices, dried herbs and dry oak amount to a piquant and tight… 89 Points $20
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Santa Carolina 2018 Reserva de Familia Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley) A spicy bone-dry nose on this wine avoids any notes of overripeness. It sets the… 89 Points $20
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Marichal 2018 Reserve Collection Tannat (Canelones) Pinched blackberry aromas include a note of leather, while this fresh-style Tannat is tightly wound,… 89 Points $20