I've been to a lot of vineyards, both in and out of Chile. And this is by far one of the coolest…read moreI've seen. Whoever designed this place is an architectural genius. We didn't get here until a little after 4 PM on a Wednesday. It felt like they stayed open just for me and my friend, though there was one French guy who joined us on the tour. What would he know about wine? The tour and tasting will run you about $45 US, but that includes their renowned 2012 Clos Apalta, which I actually found less enjoyable than their 2014 Merlot for about 1/6 the price. Our guide was excellent and explained the vineyard's operations in great detail, including their system of gravity, which was certainly a first for me. When you get to the tasting room, you'll soon realize you got your money's worth. The guide will offer you a robe to keep you warm before you head in toward the table which sits atop the owners' 6,000 bottle private collection. Apparently, access to the basement was off-limits, as was the wine in it. Bummer.

TOUR AND GROUNDS…read more Lapostolle's Clos Apalta Winery is a must if you are visiting Colchagua Valley. The fact that their wine is among the most highly rated in Chile is only part of the reason. If you are coming from the US, you are unlikely to purchase any wine here since it's cheaper to buy it in the US. But you have to come see this winery... from beginning to end, the design and the process.. it's like a love story to wine. The grounds are just stunning. In every room and part of the tour, they say something that makes you go "wow". I also learned a lot of new and very interesting things about winemaking and distribution. The tasting includes a white (Chardonnay/Semillion, from which I learned the Semillion takes away from the harshness of the Chard, softening it), the lower end red (a Merlot) to their high end Clos Apalta that sells for less than $100 in the US, mid $100s at the winery and $200 and up elsewhere in Chile. Tours are offered in English and Spanish and although a bit steep at 20.000 CLP (~ $33), it's the same price that they charge for a tour at Viu Manent. After coming this far to visit wine country, I can't imagine trying to skimp on the price of a tour. Just do it. LUNCH We stayed for the wine pairing lunch, which is served at the Residence at tables overlooking the vineyard. We had the "Menú Lapostolle Clos de Apalta" (60.000 CLP or $100 USD per person); for 40.000 CLP we could have had it paired with the Cuvée Alexandre wine instead. The menu includes Aperitif, Starter, Main Course and Dessert with coffee and chocolates and is the same regardless of your pairing. The only difference between the two menus is the wine served with the main. They are very accommodating of dietary restrictions, and I was served chicken instead of angus loin for the main because I don't eat red meat. Aperitif: Casa Sauvignon Blanc Grand Selection 2013 Organic Apple & Blueberry Gazpacho Cup Blue Cheese Grilled Scallop Spoon Chive & Cheese Empanadita Starter: Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Chardonnay 2013 Preserved lemon seasoned shrimp over pumpkin & cinnamon cream, vanilla oil, flowers from the garden Main: Lapostolle Clos Apalta 2010 *** (better than the one they give you on the tour) Masala Chicken with pan seared organic tomaotes Dessert: Grand Marnier (by the way, this vineyard is owned by the Marnier Lapostolle family, which owns both, as well as Kappa Pisco.. a French family with a long history in the business) Cherimoya cream stuffed Meringue with homemade dulce de leche & Armagnac ice cream I don't need to go into each item and what was good and not because everything was outstanding. Really. The pairing was perfect, each item was perfection, I just loved the whole thing. Ranks up there with the best meals ever. Expensive? Sure. But considering the wine pairing and the amount of food we got, it was totally reasonable. Much better than meals I've paid more for in the US. Our lunch was relaxed and we spent well over two hours enjoying our food, wine, and the view. It was really a lovely afternoon and the highlight of our visit to Colchagua.

Perfect place for visiting a Boutique winery and learning about Organic and Biodynamic winemakingread more

This winery is amazing. Allison was an amazing tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable, amazing…read moreEnglish, and so kind. The wine pairing was lovely, I highly recommend. The scenery is beautiful, amazing ambiance. Allison put so much thought and knowledge into the tour. Our group was mainly English speaking and there was no language barrier with Allison. She deserves a raise! We will definitely be back the next time we are in Chile! Thank you Allison for an amazing time! We will remember this experience forever.

Emiliana Organic Vineyard is a gorgeous spot and well worth visiting…read more This was my first visit to a winery, so I can't compare it to any others, but I think I picked an awesome first one to visit! While I didn't go on the wine tasting tour (not with children in tow), my family and I visited the wineshop and peruse the vineyard independently. We had to check in at a guard gate to enter, and wind our way through tons of grapevine fields. Another station guarded the parking lot. After this, we were able to wander as we pleased without supervision or anyone telling us what we should be doing. The property is gorgeous with tons of plants and greenery, a nice breeze and the mountains in view all around us; this made for altogether a quiet and peaceful experience. The openness allowed my children to happily run wild, alongside the chickens and pheasants grazing on the lawns around the wine shop. We watched the Alpacas in their stone-walled keep and even went inside the (also stone-walled) organic garden bursting with vegetables, herbs and fruit trees. The wine shop building itself is stunning in the beauty of its design, both inside and out. Inside on the first floor, wines and other goods are for sale, including a tiny Patagonia-brand clothing/gear section! The windows are surrounded by a ton of tall, striking flowers, and we were able to watch Large Chilean Hummingbirds close-up and in action feasting on these flowers. We purchased our wine and peered at the view from upstairs before heading out to the massive back porch and patio area of tables and chairs. I drank a coffee out here; unfortunately, the separate cafe/restaurant had already closed (we arrived in the mid-late afternoon). On the way back to the parking lot, we took pictures and my children even climbed some trees. Thanks for a great visit, Emiliana!

I had such a good experience in Vina Cousiño Macul. I loved the place itself, it was so pretty. Not…read moretoo big, not too small, it was perfect. The wine was to die for. The service was exceptional. Worth the travel & the experience!

Very pretty vineyard within easy taxi ride of a subway stop …read more We got a private tour as we were the only English speakers for the tour time. Detailed tour, knowledgeable guide and generous pours of 5 wines at the end.

Firt of all, not easy to get to. Quite a long way from Santiago. We live in wine country, so we…read moredecided not to do a tour , but hoped to walk around a bit a have lunch. Well, they will NOT let you anywhere in the winery without a tour, except the gift shop and restaurant. So that was too bad. I ordered pizza, and it was a gloppy mess of gooey cheese. Very soggy crust. Not good at all. A long trip for a sad experience overall.

Great setting, interesting and entertaining tour and terrific food and wine! So glad we made it…read moreout here! This was one of the most interesting wineries I've ever toured. We stuck around and tried some of their wines and enjoyed a selection of cheeses that were amazing! The tour is so interesting. I won't spoil it by describing other than the grounds and cellars are worth the trip alone and the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. They do tours in English, spanish and portuguese all at different times so pay attention to that when you sign up. Plan at least 3 hours for your visit. You'll probably want to stay longer than that. Salut!

What a gorgeous Winery, with amazing people and fantastic food!…read more If you want to have a meal, make sure to make a reservation, they have a rather small restaurant and will run out of room. Food is amazing and totally worth it. I had the ossobuco and it was absolutely fantastic, falling off the bone, melting in your mouth delicious! Their wines are also delicious. We did the historical tour plus tasting, and they served 4 of their signature wines. All super smooth, delicious. They sell most of their production internally to Chile. Their wine is fantastic: dry but smooth. I highly recommend the tour as well, you get to learn about the property, all the owners and how it got to what it is today. Highly recommend it visiting the Santa Rita Winery if you ever find yourself in Chile.

Absolutely gorgeous gardens. A charming walk through its views, walking among the trees and getting…read moreto know every corner was a beautiful experience, the winery was very well preserved and the tours were very interesting. We had 4 wines. Paired with cheese and crackers.

Amazing ambiance- lunch among the vineyards in this winery located in Casablanca, Chile…read more There were 2 restaurants on this property, and we went to Botanico. Food was excellent - started with zucchini chips and onion focaccia. The main courses were the garden salad (organic vegetables from their garden), burrata and prosciutto pizza, pesto fettuccine- delicious Italian fare. Topped it off with a glass of Chardonnay from their vineyard. I wish I would have spent more time in this vineyard and next time I'll try the tour and wine tasting.

The food was amazing! The Sevice friendly , but slow and once it got busy, we were forgotten…read more Only reason for a star less. The outside and indoor ambiance was modern / charming. I would still recommend and come back again - because we would have loved to try the mains we ordered, but had to leave after waiting over an hour past our appetizers. Just make a note of your time is my recommendation.

This was an optional excursion offered on our recent South America tour…read more Our private tour was led by a very enthusiastic member of the winery. We toured the grounds first and later led into the cellar. Then into the private tasting room. Four wines - * Sauvignon blanc * Cabernet * carmenere - a blend * dessert - way too sweet The wine glass is yours to keep. We made it back home with it intact two weeks later.

Located on the outskirts of Santiago, this is worth a day trip. The tour lasts about 1 hour through…read morereally nice scenery and well-maintained grounds. You may catch a lamb roast on the way out. The wines offered in the tasting are far from their best, but their top shelf options are available for purchase in the store.

Excellent wine tasting experience - ambience and tasting -- kudos to Chris for exemplary…read moredescription of the wine flights.

Viñamar provided us with a private exquisite lunch for our honeymoon. It was delicious and such a…read morewonderful culture experience. The property and facility are gorgeous. A must go in Casablanca !