In this episode of the Vint Podcast Brady Weller and Billy Galanko talk all things South American wines with Amanda Barnes (MW candidate). Amanda is a journalist/writer and educator with a deep passion and extensive knowledge of South American wines. Born in the United Kingdom, Amanda's fascination with wine led her to travel globally, eventually immersing herself in the dynamic wine landscapes of Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru. With over a decade spent living in the region, her intimate understanding of the terroir, history, and innovations in South American wine has made her a sought-after authority on the topic. She has contributed to prestigious wine publications such as Decanter, The Drinks Business, and Wine Enthusiast, and authored "The South America Wine Guide," offering a comprehensive exploration of the region's wines.Amanda's dedication to education and promotion of South American wines extends through lectures, tastings, and online courses, earning her accolades across the industry. In this interview she shares about the unique wine culture across South America, the history of some of the county's amazing old vines and vineyards, and provides an overview of key regions in both Chile and Argentina. Chapters:00:38 Weekend Wine Adventures03:33 Coravin Giveaway Announcement05:18 Introducing Amanda Barnes08:34 Exploring South American Wines18:40 The Unique History of South American Vines21:52 Comparing Wine Cultures24:59 Impact of Global Winemakers in South America27:08 Emerging Wine Trends in Argentina and Chile30:30 Exploring Uruguay's Unique Wine Culture31:33 Brazil's Rapidly Growing Wine Industry32:53 Bolivia and Peru: Hidden Gems of South American Wine34:56 Navigating the Diversity of South American Wines40:49 GeoThe Vint Podcast is presented by Coravin, the world's leader in wine preservation systems. Listeners of the Vint Podcast can take 15% off their purchase on Coravin.com by using promo code VINT15 at checkout*. Members of the trade can access exclusive discounts at trade.Coravin.com.The Vint Podcast is a production of the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com. To learn more about Vint and the Vint Marketplace, visit us at https://vint.co or Vintmarketplace.com or email Brady Weller at brady@vint.co, or Billy Galanko at Billy@vintmarketplace.com.*Terms and Conditions Apply. Offer valid only on Coravin.com while supplies last. Pricing and discount are subject to change at any time. Coravin reserves the right to limit order quantities. No adjustments to prior purchases. Not valid for cash. Cheers!Past Guests Include: William Kelley, Peter Liem, Eric Asimov, Bobby Stuckey, Rajat "Raj" Parr, Erik Segelbaum, André Hueston Mack, Emily Saladino, Konstantin Baum, Landon Patterson, Heather Wibbels, Carlton "CJ" Fowler, Boris Guillome, Christopher Walkey, Danny Jassy, Kristy Wenz, Dan Petroski, Buster Scher, Andrew Nelson, Jane Anson, Tim Irwin, Matt Murphy, Allen Meadows, Altan Insights, Tim Gaiser, Vince Anter, Joel Peterson, Megan O'Connor, Adam Lapierre, Jason Haas, Ken Freeman, Lisa Perrotti-Brown,...