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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Much early success was down to the popularity of Chilean Merlot. So it was somewhat awkward when ampelographers discovered that much of Chile’s Merlot was, in fact, a somewhat obscure old Bordelais grape variety called Carménère. Turning adversity into opportunity, the Chileans have embraced their Carménère and turned it into their own totemic grape variety.

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2015 TERRAPURA Carmenère Viña Terrapura

Chile 13.5% Red
Carmenère

A vibrantly fruity, blueberry, cassis and tobacco filled red with lovely crunchy fruit weight, blackcurrant, tea and dark chocolate, nice balance, with a quenching liveliness to the finish.

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2015 TERRAPURA Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Viña Terrapura

Chile 13.5% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon

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2015 LOS VASCOS Cabernet Sauvignon

Chile 14% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon

A fresher and purer style seems to have emerged from this new release, part of the Domaines Barons de Rothschild holdings. It’s vibrant and bold, focused on primary cassis and red cherry fruit an...(read more)

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2014 LOS VASCOS Cabernet Sauvignon

Chile 14% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon

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2015 TERRAPURA Cinco Viña Terrapura

Chile 13.5% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Pais, Carmenère

So-named because it's a blend of five grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Carmenere, Pais and Merlot. It's quite full, but elegant, with a deep, smoky resonance, a touch of soy sauce (che...(read more)

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2014 ESCUDO ROJO Baron Philippe de Rothschild

Maipo Chile 13.5% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Carmenère

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2013 CABERNET SAUVIGNON Grande Reserve Los Vascos

Chile 14% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec, Carmenère

75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Carmenère, 10% Syrah, 5% Malbec. Los Vascos from the Rothschild stable, shows it grand French heritage in this Grande Reserve Cuvee. Yes from Chile but with precision...(read more)

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