Meet the Winemaker - Araucano of Chile @ Cheesetique Del Ray

** Tickets are $39 + $4.29 tax + optional gratuity. Click here, then scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Meet the Winemaker May 19 - Araucano of Chile". (Confirm the location if prompted.) **

Prepare for an unforgettable journey through the bold and expressive wines of Hacienda Araucano, the visionary Chilean estate founded by renowned French winemaker François Lurton. Nestled in the remote Lolol Valley of Colchagua, Araucano fuses Old World elegance with New World terroir, crafting organic and biodynamic wines that reflect the wild beauty of Chile’s coastal climate. This is a rare opportunity to taste through a lineup of handcrafted wines that capture the soul of one of South America's most exciting wine regions.

Our featured speaker is Adrien Granel, Brand Ambassador of Hacienda Araucano. Through his years with Araucano, Adrien (a French. native and former rugby player) has gained great insight into this unique region and this amazing winemaker.

$39/person for 5 wines and 5 small bites

The Wines:

• Humo Blanco Sauvignon Blanc 2024
• Humo Blanco Cabernet Franc 2023
• Humo Blanco Carmenere 2023
• Clos De Lolol Red Blend 2018 (93 points James Suckling; 93 points, Falstaff)
• Gran Araucano Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 (90 points Wine Enthusiast)