
Patricio Tapia
Patricio Tapia graduated with a degree in journalism from the Universidad de Chile in Santiago, before attending Bordeaux University in France, where he studied for a diploma in wine tasting and winemaking. He was the Regional Chair for Argentina at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2019 and he stepped in as joint-Regional Chair for Spain during the DWWA 2018. He is the wine critic for Argentina, Chile and Spain in Wine & Spirits magazine, and has been a host on the El Gourmet TV channel in South America. He has written several books, including The Wines of Colchagua Valley, TodoVino, Wines for Great Occasions, and his annual Descorchados, a guide to the wines of Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.
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Leo Erazo: Inspired by Itata and Chile’s wild south
From Chile's wild south...
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Expert’s choice: Uruguay
Patricio Tapia picks 18 wines to showcase the country’s potential...
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South American trendsetters: five names to know
Behind the producers and wines to know...
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Chardonnay in South America: panel tasting
The evolution of Chardonnay in South America has produced a number of different styles with the best showing character, minerality and freshness says Decanter's panel of judges.
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Understanding Uruguay
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Chile: Location, location
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In partnership with Wines of Chile. Chile is not defined by one grape in particular
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Chilean wines: The Finest
With new wineries setting up monthly in Chile, Patricio Tapia recommends some of the best, who are producing great wines with a real sense of terroir
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The new Carmenère plus 12 of the best worth trying
Chilean winemakers have created a fresher, fruitier style of Carmenère...
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Panel tasting results: South American whites – beyond the big two
There’s a plethora of fascinating white styles emerging...
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Zuccardi: producer profile
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Le Dix de Los Vascos: Modern day hero
One of Chile's greatest reds...
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Viñedo Chadwick: Producer profile & top wines
10 great vintages of Viñedo Chadwick...
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Argentina’s mountain wines: Calchaquí Valley reds
Top wines to try from Argentina’s rugged far north...
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Great value Malbec from Argentina: A buying guide
Here are 27 wines to look for...
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Top South American Cabernet Franc wines: Panel tasting results
See the results from this panel tasting...
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Treating Malbec ‘like Pinot Noir’: The new terroir approach
How good can Malbec be?...
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Maldonado: Discover wines from Uruguay’s coastal region
The influence of the nearby South Atlantic brings a different accent to these wines...
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Top Uco Valley sub-regions: Panel tasting results
Wines from the sub-regions of Gualtallary and Altamira, including 12 rated Outstanding...
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Monasterio: Argentina’s first grand cru
Could this be country’s first officially recognised ‘grand cru’ area...?
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Argentinian Malbec blends: panel tasting results
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High altitude Malbec from Argentina: Panel tasting results
Top Malbecs from high-altitude Uco...
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22 top Malbecs and Malbec blends to try
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Top Cabernet Franc from Argentina and Chile
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Five País wines to discover
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