In the 1990s, the Chilean economy boomed. The government's transition back to a democracy gave wineries greater opportunity to export to Europe and the United States. As the exported wine increased, the wines created a stir internationally due to their great potential for quality and good value. Seeing an opportunity, larger US and French wineries rushed to set up operations in Chile, opening new wineries and buying up vineyards. The land grab that happened during this time is what has shaped the most popular Chilean wines we drink today. Today Cabernet Sauvignon is the most planted grape in Chile and the country prides itself on its exceptional Bordeaux-style blends.