Lucky Goat, Reserva Red Blend 2014, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: A relatively straightforward, fruit-forward, easy-drinking Chilean red blend.[Read more]
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Emiliana Natura Carmenere 2013 – Elegantly Balanced Fruit with a Primal Character
Emiliana, Natura Carmenere 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: Often carmenere presents overripe fruit; this carmenere sidesteps that trend and presents just-ripened red and black fruit elegantly balanced with acidity and tannin creating a unique and enjoyable expression of the grape varietal.[Read more]
Montes Alpha Syrah 2013 – Experience the Rise of Chilean Syrah
Montes Alpha, Syrah 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: While Australia may currently be the New World darling when it comes to syrah, don’t discount South American producers like Montes that are giving Down Under producers a run for their money.[Read more]
Francois Lurton Hacienda Araucan Humo Blanco Cabernet Franc 2013 – A Cab Franc with a Chilean Nose
Francois Lurton Hacienda Araucan, Humo Blanco Cabernet Franc 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: A cab franc at an affordable price point with lots to like about it without being overly complex.[Read more]
Emiliana Coyam 2012 – A Lovely Organic Red Blend
Emiliana, Coyam 2012, Los Robles Estate, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: A lovely red blend from an organic wine producer.[Read more]
Apaltagua Envervo Gran Reserva Carmenere 2012 – Earthy, Full-Bodied, Black Fruit
Apaltagua, Envervo Gran Reserva Carmenere 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: Opaque and dark purple in color this aromatic carmenere has a nose filled with black fruit including blackberry, black plum, raspberry and some earthy, forest floor aromas.[Read more]
Montes Malbec 2013 – A Clove & Cinnamon Malbec
Montes, Malbec 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: This purple-colored malbec has a distinct raspberry and blackberry nose dominated by black fruit (80%) and red fruit (20%).[Read more]
Domaines Baron de Rothschild (Lafite) Le Dix de Los Vascos, Red Blend 2012 – Angular Blackberry Aromas
Domaines Baron de Rothschild (Lafite), Le Dix de Los Vascos, Red Blend 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: This violet red blend asserts itself on the nose with green pepper with intense angular blackberry.[Read more]
Concho y Toro Colchagua Valley Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2014 – A Tart White
Concho y Toro, Colchagua Valley Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: Green pepper pops out of this Chilean sauvignon blanc and is the dominant aroma on the nose.[Read more]
Viu Manent Estate Collection Malbec Reserva 2013 – Ripe Nose, Drier Taste
Viu Manent, Estate Collection Malbec Reserva 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: Just because Chile and Argentina are located next to each other geographically doesn’t mean you can expect similarities in the expression of their respective malbecs, and this malbec proves the point.[Read more]
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