Michael SchachnerContributing Editor
Reviews wines from Argentina, Chile and Spain.
Michael Schachner is a New York-based journalist specializing in wine, food and travel. His articles appear regularly in Wine Enthusiast, for which he is a contributing editor and a member of the magazine’s tasting panel. In addition, he is a wine consultant and professional speaker. His areas of wine expertise include Spain and South America.
Recent Articles and Reviews
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Forget the Big Fruit Bombs: The Fresh New Face of Argentine Wine May 26, 2020 Argentina is known for jammy Malbecs, but producers are increasingly creating lighter, fresher offerings for… -
Cristina Mantilla Wants to Change the Wines of Spain February 21, 2020 Cristina Mantilla of Mantivinos discusses what brought her into winemaking, her experience in the male-dominated… -
Viviana Navarrete Is On a Mission to Produce Chile's Best Cool-Climate Wines February 19, 2020 Viviana Navarrete, the chief winemaker at Chile's Viña Leyda, talks about how the roles of… -
As Chile’s Wine Industry Evolves, These Six Heritage Estates Offer History in a Glass December 17, 2019 Chile's wine industry has roots back to the 1800s. Learn how these six historic wineries…
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Pago Casa Gran 2017 Falcata Casa Gran Crianza Red (Valencia) Honest berry, plum and chocolate aromas come across as whole. On the palate, this blend… 89 Points $18
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Casa Primicia 2014 Cofradia Reserva (Rioja) Warm, slightly cooked berry aromas are jammy and accented by vanilla and animal-hide notes. A… 89 Points $99
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Passionate Wine 2018 Via Revolucionaria Brutal Torrontés (Mendoza) A tan-orange color and aromas of grape skins, gardenia and bath soap reflect a Torrontés… 89 Points $26
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Finca Allende 2014 Rioja Prune and candied berry aromas are on the ripe side and thus lack liveliness. A… 89 Points $20