100% Sauvignon Blanc from Valle del Maule, Chile. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $11 and available for as low as $6. From the bottle: "This zesty Sauvignon Blanc has fresh aromas reminiscent of lemons, gooseberries as well as those of tropical fruits. In the mouth, … [Read more...]
Los Vascos Grande Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - A Finely Tuned Cabernet
75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Carménère, 10% Syrah and 5% Malbec from Colchagua, Chile. SRP of $20 and available for as low as $12. Sample received courtesy Pasternak Wine Imports for review purposes. From the bottle: "Los Vascos, one of Chile's oldest wine estates, is … [Read more...]
Perez Cruz Limited Edition Cot - Malbec, It's Not Just From Argentina (And France) Anymore
93% Cot (Malbec), 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Carménère from Maipo Andes Valley, Chile. SRP of $22 and available at that price. Sample received courtesy Wines of Chile for review purposes. From the winemaker: "Our Cot Limited Edition shows, in addition to the specific notes of … [Read more...]
flipflop Left Coast Sauvignon Blanc - The Truth Is In The Bottle
Sauvignon Blanc from Chile. SRP of $7 and available for as low as $6. Sample received courtesy flipflop Wines for review purposes. From the bottle: "Light-bodied, aromatic Sauvignon Blanc with exuberant grapefruit and keylime notes, and a zesty, refreshing … [Read more...]
Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Chardonnay - Tour of Chile Part 2 (Coastal Whites)
100% Chardonnay from Limari Valley, Chile. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $19 and available for as low as $14. From the bottle: "This Chardonnay is from a vineyard at 135m above sea level on the south bank of Limari River. The limited production wine was fermented … [Read more...]
Los Vascos Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Sauvignon Blanc - Tour of Chile Part 2 (Coastal Whites)
100% Sauvignon Blanc from Casablanca Valley, Chile. SRP of $14 and available for as low as $8. Sample submitted for review purposes. From the bottle: "Los Vascos, one of Chile's oldest wine estates, is managed by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), who began a … [Read more...]
Veramonte Ritual Sauvignon Blanc - Tour of Chile Part 2 (Coastal Whites)
100% Sauvignon Blanc from Casablanca Valley, Chile. SRP of $18 and available for as low as $16. Sample received courtesy Wines of Chile for review purposes. From the bottle: "Casablanca Valley is famous for Sauvignon Blanc. Its location between the rugged Pacific Coast and … [Read more...]
De Martino Legado Reserva Chardonnay - Tour of Chile Part 2 (Coastal Whites)
100% Chardonnay from Limari Valley, Chile. SRP of $16 and available for as low as $12. Sample received courtesy Wines of Chile for review purposes. From the bottle: "De Martino, reinventing Chile. Creating wines that are a true reflection of their origin. The "Legado" … [Read more...]
Cono Sur Vision Single Vineyard Loma Roja Sauvignon Blanc - Tour of Chile Part 2 (Coastal Whites)
100% Sauvignon Blanc from Casablanca Valley, Chile. SRP of $14 and available for as low as $10. Sample submitted for review purposes. From the bottle: "This Sauvignon Blanc is a wine with a story to tell. It was born at Loma Roja, a Casablanca Valley block located on soft, … [Read more...]
Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Chardonnay - Tour of Chile Part 2 (Coastal Whites)
100% Chardonnay from Leyda Valley, Chile. SRP of $18 and available for as low as $13. Sample received courtesy Wines of Chile for review purposes. From the bottle: "The Medalla Real collection represents the tremendous diversity and wealth of Chile's terroirs, influenced … [Read more...]
Casa Silva Cool Coast Sauvignon Blanc - Tour of Chile Part 2 (Coastal Whites)
100% Sauvignon Blanc from Colchagua Valley, Chile. SRP of $25 and available for as low as $22. Sample received courtesy Wines of Chile for review purposes. From the bottle: "This wine comes from the rolling hills of Colchagua's Cool Coast region, a magical spot swept by … [Read more...]
Tour of Chile Part 2 (Coastal Whites) - Vina Casablanca Nimbus Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
100% Sauvignon Blanc from Casablanca Valley, Chile. SRP of $13 and available for as low as $10. Sample received courtesy Wines of Chile for review purposes. From the bottle: "The grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness and after extended skin contact, the wine was … [Read more...]
Flipflop Left Coast Malbec - Flipping Tasty
Malbec from Chile. SRP of $7 and available widely for $6. Sample received courtesy Seymour PR for review purposes. From the bottle: "Medium to full-bodied Malbec with blueberries and plum, rich tannins and a great depth of finish. Earthy aromas and firm tannins pair … [Read more...]
Terranoble CA1 Andes Carménère - The CA1 is A-OK
100% Carménère from Colchagua Valley, Chile. SRP of $30 and available for as low as $24. Sample received courtesy Winebow for review purposes. From the bottle: "Grown in the warm Andes foothills of Colchagua Valley, CA1 is a Carménère of great character. This is a rich … [Read more...]
Haras de Pirque Character Cabernet Sauvignon/Carménère - Tour of Chile Wine #8
40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Carménère, 13% Cabernet Franc and 10% Syrah. SRP of $13 and available at that price. Sample received courtesy Wines of Chile for review purposes. From the bottle: "From the most privileged terroir of Chile's Maipo Valley, comes Viña Haras de … [Read more...]
Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Carménère - Tour of Chile Wine #7
100% Carménère from Peumo Vineyard, Rapel Valley, Chile. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $20 but available for as low as $15.99. From the bottle: "D.O. Peumo - Chile This Carmenere is from our historic Peumo vineyards situated above the north bank of the Rapel … [Read more...]
Santa Carolina Reserva de Familia Carménère - Tour of Chile Wine #6
100% Carménère from Rapel Valley, Chile. SRP of $19.99 but available for as low as $13.99. Sample received courtesy Wines of Chile for review purposes. From the bottle: "Reserva de Familia Gran Reserva Carménère D.O. Valle del Rapel Deep ruby red in colour with a … [Read more...]
Carmen Gran Reserva Carménère - Tour of Chile Wine #5
100% Carménère from Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile. SRP of $17 and available for as low as $15. Sample received courtesy Wines of Chile for review purposes. From the bottle: "This superb multi-dimensional wine is the result of our efforts to create the ultimate expression … [Read more...]
Montes Alpha Carménère - Tour of Chile Wine #4
90% Carménère and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from Colchagua Valley, Chile. SRP of $24 but available for as low as $17. Sample received courtesy Wines of Chile for review purposes. From the bottle: "Montes Alpha Carménère - Colchagua Valley From Chile With Pride Montes … [Read more...]
Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Carménère - Tour of Chile Wine #3
100% Carménère from Colchagua Valley, Chile. SRP of $19.99 and available for as low as $13.99. Sample received courtesy Wines of Chile for review purposes. From the bottle: "Carmenere D.O. Colchagua Valley Santa Rita is broadly recognized as an international ambassador … [Read more...]
Casa Silva Los Lingues Gran Reserva Carménère - Tour of Chile Wine #2
100% Carménère from Colchagua Valley, Chile. SRP of $22 and available for as low as $16. Sample submitted for review purposes. From the bottle: "D.O. Colchagua Valley Gran Reserva - Carmenere Over 100 years ago, the 1st generation of the Silva family pioneered the … [Read more...]
Emiliana Natura Carménère - Tour of Chile Wine #1
100% Carménère (Organic) from Colchagua Valley, Chile. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $16.99 but available for as low as $8. From the bottle: "Carmenere Valle de Colchagua Dark Chocolate -- Spiced Currant -- Warm Toffee Serve at 60-65°F -- Medium Body -- Natural … [Read more...]
Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc - Tasty Tangy Tropical Fruit
100% Sauvignon Blanc from Chile. SRP of $14 but can be found as low as $8. Sample submitted for review purposes. From the bottle: "Los Vascos, one of Chile's oldest wine estates, is managed by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), who began a comprehensive modernization … [Read more...]
Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 - Not Sure What All The Fuss Is About
A nice Cabernet from Chile, but is it worth the price? $14.99 at Costco, available widely. From the bottle: Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon - Colchagua Valley From Chile with Pride Montes Alpha has become, in the past fifteen years, a benchmark for other Chilean wineries … [Read more...]