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    Chilean Wine - The Best Wines From Chile

    Chile is a stunning country. 2,700 miles long (but only 100 miles wide) of ocean and mountain, this varied terroir is a winemaker's dream and the wines from Chile show it.

    Chilean Wine - The Best Wines from Chile

    As such the country has burst onto the wine scene in the last few years, first with Carménère, the red Bordeaux variety most associated with the country, but as of late with just about every other variety as well from Cabernet to Chardonnay to Syrah to Sauvignon Blanc. An interesting note on Carmenere is that it was once thought to be extinct, wiped out by phylloxera in Europe, but in reality, it was thriving unknowingly in Chile under the guise of Merlot!

    It's definitely an exciting time to explore Chilean wine!

    Read on for our picks of The Best Wines From Chile!

    INSIDER DEAL! Save 63% On This Highly Recommended Reserva

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 20, 2023 Last Updated: March 22, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Save 63% On This Highly Recommended Reserva

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. The baby brother to the Gran Reserva is here and it's just as delicious - and costs even less! Get the Calyptra Vivendo Reserve … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chile, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Red Blends

    Primus Cabernet Sauvignon - Primo

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 18, 2023 Last Updated: March 19, 2023

    Primus Cabernet Sauvignon - Primo

    We review the Primus Cabernet Sauvignon, a solid Chilean Cab that goes easy on the green notes. Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo Valley, Chile. The wine spends spends 12 months in French oak, 18% of which is new, and has just 2.29 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile

    Terranoble Gran Reserva Carignan - Unique and Lovely

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 5, 2023 Last Updated: January 5, 2023

    Terranoble Gran Reserva Carignan - Unique and Lovely

    Truly old vine (60-100 years old) Carignan from Chile, the Terranoble Gran Reserva Carignan. 100% Carignan from vines 60 to 100 years old in the Cauquenes Vineyard in Melozal, Maule, Chile. The wine is aged for 12 months in 2-3 year old 225L French barriques plus at least … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Carignan, Chile, Highly Recommended

    INSIDER DEAL! Save Over 70% On This 91-Point Gran Reserva

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 4, 2023 Last Updated: January 5, 2023

    INSIDER DEAL! Save Over 70% On This 91-Point Gran Reserva

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS SOLD OUT! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Get the $45 Calyptra Assemblage Gran Reserva for just $12 a bottle, while you can! Massive savings alert! … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chile, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Red Blends

    INSIDER DEAL! Casas del Toqui Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Vertical

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 19, 2022 Last Updated: September 22, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Casas del Toqui Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Vertical

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. High scoring Cabernet from Chile for just $12 a bottle. Get the 2018 and 2019 Casas del Toqui Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon while you … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals

    INSIDER DEAL! Over Half Off Double Bulk Buy Syrah

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 5, 2022 Last Updated: September 8, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Over Half Off Double Bulk Buy Syrah

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Two different vintages of Bulk Buy rated (91-93 point) Syrah for 53% off. Don't miss the Casas del Toqui Gran Toqui Syrah. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Chile, Deals, Insider Deals, Syrah

    Terranoble Gran Reserva Carmenere - Commendable

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 28, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Terranoble Gran Reserva Carmenere - Commendable

    A solid example of the variety at a great Costco price, the Terranoble Gran Reserva Carmenere. 100% Carménère from the La Higuera vineyard in the Maule Valley of Chile. The wine is aged for 12 months in a combination of stainless steel tanks and new to 2-year-old French … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Carménère, Chile, Costco

    TerraNoble Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon - A Congenial Cab

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 13, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    TerraNoble Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon - A Congenial Cab

    A harmonious wine from the Colchagua Valley of Chile, we review the TerraNoble Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon from the Colchagua Valley in Chile. 70% of the grapes come from the Los Lingues vineyard in the Colchagua Andes while 30% come from the Los … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, Costco

    Vina Tarapaca Gran Reserva - A Fantastic Finish

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 1, 2021 Last Updated: January 21, 2023

    Vina Tarapaca Gran Reserva - A Fantastic Finish

    A tasty organically grown red blend from Chile, the Vina Tarapaca Gran Reserva. A blend of 31% Cabernet Franc, 26% Syrah, 22% Carmenere, 11% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, all organicaly grown, from the Maipo Valley of Chile. 75% of the wine was aged in French oak … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chile, Organic, Red Blends

    Loma Negra Rosé - Full of Flavor For Just $5

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 23, 2021 Last Updated: January 21, 2023

    Loma Negra Rosé - Full of Flavor For Just $5

    An impressive $4.99 find from Trader Joe's, the Loma Negra Rosé from Chile. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot from Central Valley, Chile. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chile, Highly Recommended, Rosé, Thanksgiving, Trader Joe's

    INSIDER DEAL! Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 22, 2021 Last Updated: January 12, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Off

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW SOLD OUT! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Punching above its price point, this 92 point, wonderfully aged Cab is back. The 2012 Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Cabernet … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals

    Vina Maquis Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc - Composed

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 17, 2021 Last Updated: January 22, 2023

    Vina Maquis Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc - Composed

    A well put together wine from Chile, the Vina Maquis Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc. 90% Cabernet Franc, 7% Carmenere and 3% Petit Verdot from Colchagua Valley in Chile. The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and has just 1.7 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Franc, Chile, Highly Recommended

    Dancing Flame Red Blend – A Sure Thing

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 10, 2021 Last Updated: January 23, 2023

    Dancing Flame Red Blend – A Sure Thing

    Revisiting the latest vintage of a perfect evening wind down wine from Aldi, the tasty but uncomplicated Dancing Flame Ojos del Salado Red Blend. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Carmenere and 10% Syrah from Central Valley, Chile. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Chile, Highly Recommended, Red Blends

    Santa Ema Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon - Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 2, 2021 Last Updated: January 25, 2023

    Santa Ema Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon - Good

    A smooth, solid Cab from Chile, the Santa Ema Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon. Available widely, including for just $8.99 at Costco. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo Valley, Chile. The wine is aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels for 8-10 months. It has … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, Costco

    Caliterra Tributo Cabernet Sauvignon – Nicely Done

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 29, 2021 Last Updated: February 8, 2023

    Caliterra Tributo Cabernet Sauvignon – Nicely Done

    A solid little Cab drinking quite well at 6 years old, the Caliterra Tributo Cabernet Sauvignon from Colchagua Valley, Chile. 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Syrah, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot from Colchagua Valley, Chile. The wine was aged for 12 months in oak … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, Highly Recommended

    Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon – Tremendously Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 9, 2020 Last Updated: May 26, 2021

    Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon – Tremendously Tasty

    80 year-old vines do a Cabernet some good! The highly recommended Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile. 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Carmenere from 80 year-old vines in the Condor de Apalta vineyard in Colchagua Valley, Chile. The … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, Costco, Highly Recommended

    Dancing Flame Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc - Grassy and Darn Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 5, 2019 Last Updated: October 23, 2021

    Dancing Flame Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc - Grassy and Darn Good

    Fantastic Sauvignon Blanc at an amazing Aldi price, the Dancing Flame Gran Reserva Villarica Sauvignon Blanc. Sauvignon Blanc from Valle de Leyda, Chile. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Chile, Highly Recommended, Sauvignon Blanc

    Kidia Sauvignon Blanc - A Quaffer

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 19, 2019 Last Updated: May 26, 2021

    Kidia Sauvignon Blanc - A Quaffer

    Another tasty Trader Joe's exclusive, the $5.99 Kidia Sauvignon Blanc. 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Loncomilla, Maule Valley, Chile. The wine does not spend any time in oak and has 2 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chile, Highly Recommended, Sauvignon Blanc, Trader Joe's

    Casillero del Diablo Reserva Red Blend - Smooooth And Sweeeet

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 15, 2019 Last Updated: May 26, 2021

    Casillero del Diablo Reserva Red Blend - Smooooth And Sweeeet

    Revisiting an old favorite and a grilling great from Concha y Toro, the Casillero del Diablo Reserva Red Blend from Chile. 70% Syrah and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon from Central Valley, Chile. The wine is aged in oak barrels for an unspecified amount of time and has 11.46 g/L … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chile, Highly Recommended, Red Blends

    J. Bouchon Canto Sur - A Savory One

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 31, 2019 Last Updated: May 25, 2021

    J. Bouchon Canto Sur - A Savory One

    A little Pais does Carmenere good! The J. Bouchon Canto Sur. 45% Carmenere, 30% Pais and 25% Carignan from dry-farmed vines 40 to over 80 years old in the southern part of the Maule Valley in Chile. The wine was aged in concrete tanks for 4 months. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chile, Highly Recommended, Pais, Red Blends

    J Bouchon Pais Viejo - More Pais Please

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 18, 2018 Last Updated: May 24, 2021

    J. Bouchon Pais Viejo - More Pais Please

    Tasting a very old grape for the very first time, the J Bouchon Pais Viejo. Bulk Buy! 100% Pais from 100-year-old, dry-farmed vines in the Maule Valley of Chile. The wine was fermented in concrete tanks. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Chile, Pais, Thanksgiving

    Casillero Del Diablo Rosé - Rejuvenating

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 18, 2018 Last Updated: May 26, 2021

    Casillero Del Diablo Rosé - Rejuvenating

    A refreshing reminder of warmer weather. Primarily Syrah with a small amount of Cinsault and Carmenere from the Rapel and Maule Valleys in Chile. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chile, Highly Recommended, Rosé, Syrah

    Tinga Reserve Pinot Noir - Delish

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 11, 2017 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Tinga Reserve Pinot Noir - Delish

    The Tinga Reserve Pinot Noir, a solid and tasty wine from a place you might not expect. 100% Pinot Noir from Limari Valley, Chile. The wine is aged for 10 months in stainless steel before spending 4 months in French and American oak. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chile, Highly Recommended, Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir For The 99

    Montes Classic Series Cabernet Sauvignon - An Easy Pick

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 19, 2016 Last Updated: May 26, 2021

    Montes Classic Series Cabernet Sauvignon - An Easy Pick

    The Montes Classic Series Cabernet Sauvignon, a great burger wine! 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot from Colchagua Valley, Chile. 45% of the wine is aged in French oak barrels for eight months. The wine has residual sugar of just 2.55 grams/liter. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, Deals, Highly Recommended

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