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With a hot, dry desert hugging its northern border, and the freezing Antartic just off the southern tip, the heart of 2,700 mile-long Chile is virtually bug free, and an isolated haven for ideal wine growing.

While the natural advantages have always existed within Chile, the economic and political ones did not until the late 1980's - when the wine industry was allowed to fully bloom. Since then, grape and wine production have skyrocketed producing some of the finest, most affordable wines in all of South America.

Today, wine tours and travel within Chile is also booming. The most famous Chilean wine valleys include Maipo, Casablanca, Cachapoal, Colchagua, Maule and Elqui....

Winebow presents - wines from Chile - A good, brief intro to the history and present-day wine scene including links to suggested online Chilean wineries around the Web.

Vino! Wineries : Chilean Wineries, Chilean Vineyards - One-stop browsing in a comprehensive directory of Chilean wineries searchable in an A-Z list or by wine region.

The Superb Wines of Chile - Illustrated travelogue through the fertile Maipo Valley featuring photos, a brief history of Chilean wine, suggested tours and related links.

South American Wine Guide - Chilean, Argentian and Uraguyan Wine - The grand sweep of South American wines with an overview and map of Chilean wine regions with the spotlight on particular favorites chosen at the WineDoctor.com.

Winenotes - Wines of Chile - A list of wines from Chile with tasting notes includes a Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer, Cabernet Sauvignon,, Syrah, Merlt and several vintages of Chardonnay.

also see -> Wines of Argentina | Wines of Brazil

also see related Feature -> Chilean Wine History & Style

also see in Travel -> Chile Tourist Attractions