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Chilean Red Wines

Antiyal 2009

March 16, 2012

Price: Around $60 Rating: Color: Deep ruby-purple Nose: Intense black fruit aromas with spice, clove, toast and leather Taste: Dry, with a medium to dense body. Good acidity. Plums, violets and blackberries on the palate. Inky and jammy with a long finish. Medium tannins. Summary: The 2009 Antiyal shows good cellaring potential over the next five years. Meaty, lush, concentrated, [...]

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Santa Ema Reserve 2008 Merlot

March 13, 2012

Price: Around $10 Rating: Color: Deep ruby Nose: Black cherries, plums and a hint of vanilla Taste: Dry, medium bodied with tannins that still kick a little bit.  Peppery, black fruit on the palate. Summary: Santa Ema continues a long tradition of providing value reds from Chile. Product of Chile’s Maipo Valley.   [Translate]

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Apaltagua 2011 Rose Carmenere

March 4, 2012

Price: Around $11 Rating: Color: Pale pink Nose: Strawberries and orange blossom flowers Taste: Dry, light with crisp acidity. Red fruit on the palate with a clean finish. Summary: It’s 80 degrees here in Los Angeles CA and I’m savoring this chilled rose on my rooftop. This rose made from Carmenere, makes for great outdoor sipping.  Enjoy with cheeses or [...]

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Emiliana 2009 Coyam

March 2, 2012

Price: Around $29 Rating: Color: Deep dark ruby-violet Nose: Blackberries, red cherries, raspberries, violets, vanilla, and earth Taste: Dry and medium density. Plums and figs on the palate. Round and lush. Tannins are subtle. Long finish. Summary: Big wine for a not very big price. Big mix here with six reds blending in and playing nicely together. [...]

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