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All Posts Tagged ‘Central Valley’

3 Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon Takeaways: Delving Deeper into Colchagua and Maipo Valley in Chile’s Central Valley, Wine Casual
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May 14, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

3 Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon Takeaways: Delving Deeper into Colchagua and Maipo Valley in Chile’s Central Valley

3 Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon Takeaways: Delving Deeper into Colchagua and Maipo Valley in Chile’s Central Valley

If you love cabernet sauvignon, you’re likely familiar with Chilean cabernet sauvignon.[Read more]

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Ojos del Salado, Dancing Flame Red Blend 2014, Central Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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January 31, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Dancing Flame Ojos del Salado Red Blend 2014 – Good Price-to-Value

Dancing Flame, Ojos del Salado Red Blend 2014, Central Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: A straightforward cabernet-backed red blend from Chile that is a steal for the consumer-favorable, price-to-value ratio.[Read more]

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Concha Y Toro, Reserva Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Central Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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January 5, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Concha Y Toro Reserva Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – A Good, Sturdy Cab

Concha Y Toro, Reserva Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Central Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: A good, sturdy, weekday cabernet sauvignon filled with ripe fruit that would pair well with many a meal.[Read more]

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Concha Y Toro, Casillero del Diablo Reserva Red Blend 2017, Central Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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December 26, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Concha Y Toro Casillero del Diablo Reserva Red Blend 2017 – Would Pair Well with BBQ

Concha Y Toro, Casillero del Diablo Reserva Red Blend 2017, Central Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: A versatile red blend that would pair well with many a dish including barbeque.[Read more]

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Casillero del Diablo Carmenere, Wine Casual
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July 12, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Concha Y Toro Casillero del Diablo Carmenere 2016 – Sensual and Silky as a Velvet Glove

Concha Y Toro, Casillero del Diablo Carmenere 2016, Central Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: A carmenere that is sensual and silky as a velvet glove stored in a handmade, cedar case.[Read more]

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Concha Y Toro, Casillero del Diablo Reserva Malbec 2016, Central Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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July 2, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Concha Y Toro Casillero del Diablo Reserva Malbec 2016 – A Basic, Black-Fruit Forward Malbec with Body

Concha Y Toro, Casillero del Diablo Reserva Malbec 2016, Central Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: A basic, black-fruit forward malbec with body.[Read more]

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Concha Y Toro, Casillero del Diablo, Reserve Carmenere 2016, Central Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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January 7, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Concha Y Toro Casillero del Diablo Reserve Carmenere 2016 – Articulates Grape’s Classic Notes

Concha Y Toro, Casillero del Diablo, Reserve Carmenere 2016, Central Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: A carmenere that articulates the grape’s classic notes.[Read more]

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Concha Y Toro, Casillero del Diablo, Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Central Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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January 5, 2018
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Concha Y Toro Casillero del Diablo Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 – A Sturdy Cab with Hair on Its Chest

Concha Y Toro, Casillero del Diablo, Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Central Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: A strong, sturdy cabernet sauvignon with hair on its chest.[Read more]

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Terra Vega, Bin No. 957 Syrah 2014, Central Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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October 1, 2017
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Terra Vega Bin No. 957 Syrah 2014 – Quaffing Weekday Wine

Terra Vega, Bin No. 957 Syrah 2014, Central Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: Quaffing weekday wine.[Read more]

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Concha Y Toro, Casillero del Diablo Reserva Merlot 2016, Central Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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September 1, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Concha Y Toro Casillero del Diablo Reserva Merlot 2016 – Reveals the Grape

Concha Y Toro, Casillero del Diablo Reserva Merlot 2016, Central Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: Often, when you taste merlot from Chile you get to experience a true expression of the grape because it is still dependably made in a way that reveals the grape; this reserve merlot is no exception.[Read more]

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