Santa Rita Medalla Real 2010 Chardonnay

April 17, 2012

Price: Around $18 Rating: Color: Pale yellow with green hues Nose: Tropical fruit with melon and green apple Taste: Dry with citrus/grapefruit flavor. Notes of underripe fruit. Acidity is a bit off balance on the palate. Long finish. Summary: This was one of the featured wines at last week’s Wines of Chile Coastal region whites tasting. [...]

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Tabali 2011 Viognier

April 14, 2012

Price: Around $11 Rating: Color: Clear pale yellow Nose: Delicate floral notes of white blossoms, honeydew melon, and pear Taste: Dry and crisp. Tangy citrus fruit flavor Summary: The acidity and mouthfeel on this viognier makes it a great pairing with spicy salmon sushi. I have to stop writing because the wine and sushi are calling [...]

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Casillero del Diablo 2009 Syrah

April 5, 2012

Price: Around $10 Rating: Color: Deep ruby – violet Nose: Red and black cherries, spice, vanilla, and leather Taste: Dry, with medium body. Red fruit dominates the palate with a nice smokiness. Smooth tannins with a silky finish. Summary: I like the overall mouth feel of this Syrah. It’s a personal thing, but for me a lot of [...]

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Arenal 2010 Carmenere

March 31, 2012

Price: Around $10 Rating: Color: Intense deep ruby Nose: Black cherries, plum, vanilla, liquorice, and earth Taste: Dry, with medium body. Plum and black fruit. Ripe and juicy fruit flavor with nice acidity. Round in mouth with mellow tannins. Smooth finish. Summary: If you have never tried Carmenere, this is a good one to start with. Balanced, easy [...]

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