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    TerraNoble Sauvignon Blanc - A Fabulous Find For $5.99

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 31, 2012 Last Updated: March 3, 2021

    2011-Terranoble-Central-Valley-Chile-Sauvignon-Blanc

    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...]

    Filed Under: Chile, Sauvignon Blanc

    Los Vascos Grande Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - A Finely Tuned Cabernet

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 30, 2012 Last Updated: December 8, 2016

    2009-Los-Vascos-Grande-Reserve-Cabernet-Sauvignon

    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...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile

    Perez Cruz Limited Edition Cot - Malbec, It's Not Just From Argentina (And France) Anymore

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 23, 2012 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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    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...]

    Filed Under: Chile, Malbec, Saturday Splurge

    flipflop Left Coast Sauvignon Blanc - The Truth Is In The Bottle

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 21, 2012 Last Updated: April 2, 2015

    FlipFlop-Sauvignon-Blanc

    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...]

    Filed Under: Chile, Sauvignon Blanc

    Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Chardonnay - Tour of Chile Part 2 (Coastal Whites)

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 7, 2012 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    2009-Concha-Y-Toro-Marques-De-Casa-Concha-Chardonnay

    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...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, Chile

    Los Vascos Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Sauvignon Blanc - Tour of Chile Part 2 (Coastal Whites)

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 4, 2012 Last Updated: March 6, 2021

    2011-Los-Vascos-Barons-de-Rothschild-Lafite-Sauvignon-Blanc

    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...]

    Filed Under: Chile, Sauvignon Blanc

    Veramonte Ritual Sauvignon Blanc - Tour of Chile Part 2 (Coastal Whites)

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 1, 2012 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

    2011-Veramonte-Ritual-Sauvignon-Blanc

    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...]

    Filed Under: Chile, Sauvignon Blanc

    De Martino Legado Reserva Chardonnay - Tour of Chile Part 2 (Coastal Whites)

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 27, 2012 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

    2010-De-Martino-Legado-Reserva-Chardonnay

    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...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, Chile

    Cono Sur Vision Single Vineyard Loma Roja Sauvignon Blanc - Tour of Chile Part 2 (Coastal Whites)

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 25, 2012 Last Updated: March 6, 2021

    2010-Cono-Sur-Vision-Single-Vineyard-Loma-Roja-Sauvignon-Blanc

    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...]

    Filed Under: Chile, Sauvignon Blanc

    Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Chardonnay - Tour of Chile Part 2 (Coastal Whites)

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 23, 2012 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

    2010-Santa-Rita-Medalla-Real Gran-Reserva-Chardonnay

    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...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, Chile

    Casa Silva Cool Coast Sauvignon Blanc - Tour of Chile Part 2 (Coastal Whites)

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 21, 2012 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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    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...]

    Filed Under: Chile, Saturday Splurge, Sauvignon Blanc

    Tour of Chile Part 2 (Coastal Whites) - Vina Casablanca Nimbus Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 19, 2012 Last Updated: August 24, 2017

    2011-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...]

    Filed Under: Chile, Sauvignon Blanc

    Flipflop Left Coast Malbec - Flipping Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 17, 2012 Last Updated: April 4, 2015

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    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...]

    Filed Under: Chile, Malbec

    Terranoble CA1 Andes Carménère - The CA1 is A-OK

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 10, 2012 Last Updated: October 21, 2022

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    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...]

    Filed Under: Carménère, Chile, Saturday Splurge

    Haras de Pirque Character Cabernet Sauvignon/Carménère - Tour of Chile Wine #8

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 28, 2011 Last Updated: December 17, 2016

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    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...]

    Filed Under: Chile, Red Blends

    Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Carménère - Tour of Chile Wine #7

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 27, 2011 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

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    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...]

    Filed Under: Carménère, Chile

    Santa Carolina Reserva de Familia Carménère - Tour of Chile Wine #6

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 25, 2011 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

    2009_Santa_Carolina_Reserva_de_Familia_Carmenere

    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...]

    Filed Under: Carménère, Chile

    Carmen Gran Reserva Carménère - Tour of Chile Wine #5

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 24, 2011 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

    2009_Carmen_Gran_Reserva_Carmenere

    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...]

    Filed Under: Carménère, Chile

    Montes Alpha Carménère - Tour of Chile Wine #4

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 21, 2011 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

    2008_Montes_Alpha_Carmenere

    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...]

    Filed Under: Carménère, Chile

    Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Carménère - Tour of Chile Wine #3

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 20, 2011 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

    2008_Santa_Rita_Medalla_Real_Gran_Reserva_Carmenere

    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...]

    Filed Under: Carménère, Chile

    Casa Silva Los Lingues Gran Reserva Carménère - Tour of Chile Wine #2

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 19, 2011 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    2008_Casa_Silva_Los_Lingues_Gran_Reserva_Carmenere

    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...]

    Filed Under: Carménère, Chile

    Emiliana Natura Carménère - Tour of Chile Wine #1

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 18, 2011 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    2010_Emiliana_Natura_Carmenere

    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...]

    Filed Under: Carménère, Chile, Organic

    Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc - Tasty Tangy Tropical Fruit

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 16, 2011 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

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    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...]

    Filed Under: Chile, Sauvignon Blanc

    Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 - Not Sure What All The Fuss Is About

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 25, 2011 Last Updated: March 1, 2021

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    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...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, Costco

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