The current economy has caused some very difficult decisions on the part of consumers.  Although wine is often considered a luxury item, it has become part and parcel with the American way of life.  In fact, rather than declining in these troubled times, wine consumption has increased.  The reason for the increase is that while our domestic wines have dramatically increased in price, many foreign wines have remained in the affordable range because the costs to make wine is much lower in their countries, one among which is Chile.       And now, I will give you the reasons...