Chile
Chile exploded onto the wine scene at the end of the 20th Century with well-priced brightly fruited attractive wines made from recognisable international grape varieties. And value is still the key even if the market has expanded a little into the premium sector.
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2018 ABOLENGO Carmenère Peumo
Cachapoal Valley Chile 15% Red
Carmenère.
90% Carmenere with 10% Syrah. This is simply the best Carmenere we've tasted from this part of the world. A wonderous pillowy fruit wave rushes across the palate. Dark cherry flesh and soft plum abound. Then that tell-ta...(read more)
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2018 ABOLENGO Carmenère Syrah Peumo
Cachapoal Valley Chile 15% Red
Syrah, Carmenère.
This fifty-fifty blend of Carmenere and Syrah from our friends in the Peumo valley is irresistible. Again the texture is wonderous. A well sculpted, rounded mouthfeel with sweet fruit up front, and really nice fine tanni...(read more)
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2017 CABERNET SAUVIGNON Grande Reserve Los Vascos
Chile 14% Red
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère.
The colour is an intense ruby, with aromas of black cherry, cassis, vanilla, tobacco, cinnamon, cedar and spices. Later, the nose develops into ripe black fruit such as mulberry and cherry with a note of blackcurrant. In...(read more)
Winemaker's notes
2016 LE DIX Los Vascos
Colchagua Valley Chile 14% Red
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Cabernet Franc.
This has an attractive array of bright dark berries with a creamy-oak edge that leads to a very fleshy and attractive palate with a fresh-herb streak that cuts the finish crisply. Drink or hold.
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