Pargua 2008

by Boris at Chilean-Wine.com on May 8, 2013

Pargua 2008

Pargua 2008

Price: Around $50

Rating: ★★★★½

Color: Deep ruby

Nose: Plums, raisins, blackberries and hint of eucalyptus

Taste: Dry and medium bodied. Ripe black fruit on palate. Silky tannins with a smooth long finish.

Summary: Elegant and rich, this red blend captures the best of the Maipo valley. This red blend consists of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 12% Carmenere, 7% Cabernet Franc, 5% Syrah, 5% Petit Verdot

Product of Chile’s Maipo Valley.

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Santa Carolina Reserva 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon

by Boris at Chilean-Wine.com on April 22, 2013

Santa Carolina Reserva 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon

Santa Carolina Reserva 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon

Price: Around $10

Rating: ★★★½☆

Color: Deep ruby

Nose: Black fruit, vanilla, and toast

Taste: Dry and medium bodied. Smooth, rich black fruit with notes of black pepper. Long finish

Summary: Though you don’t the complexity at this price point, it’s pretty tasty.

Product of Chile’s Colchagua Valley.

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Anakena Single Vineyard 2012 Sauvignon Blanc

April 9, 2013

Price: $11 Rating: Color: Pale yellow Nose: Fresh cut grass, melon, and green apple Taste: Dry with pronounced mineral notes Summary: A very tangy and crisp Sauvignon Blanc to accompany your warm weather gatherings. Product of Chile’s Leyda valley.     [Translate] Comments comments

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Tarapaca Gran Reserva 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon

March 28, 2013

Price: Around $15 Rating: Color: Deep ruby – tawny edges Nose: Black cherries, liquorice, stewed fruit, and a touch of cedar Taste: Dry and medium bodied. Ripe black fruit. Tannins are soft and buttery and in perfect symphony with the acidity. Summary: Given its elegant balance and $15 price tag, this is a good buy. Quality to price ratio is [...]

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