Category: Chile

La Finca Clos D’Angel Malbec 2014

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La Finca Clos D'Angel
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Colchagua Valley
Retail Price: $19

Tasting Notes: This full-bodied Malbec has elegant notes of raspberry, cranberry and a mineral element that come together very well. With Bordeaux-like texture and balance, but the New World fruit character of Chile, this is a real show-stopper
La Finca Clos D’Angel Malbec 2014

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Natura Organic Merlot

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Natura Organic
Varietal: Merlot
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Rapel Valley
Retail Price: $12

Tasting Notes: The nose on this wine is very much bright fruits. The flavors on the palate do a complete 180 and offer darker fruits and a noticeable peppery undertone. The finish is mellow and short. Overall, a decent choice when looking to avoid wines with added sulfites.
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Rios Merlot 2014

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Rios
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Central Valley
Retail Price: $16.95

Tasting Notes: A surprisingly fresh take on Merlot. Leaner European style with lovely currant and mineral nuances. Perfect with your favorite cheese plate.
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Vistamar Malbec

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Vistamar
Fanciful Name: Sepia
Varietal: Malbec
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Maipo Valley
Retail Price: $12

Tasting Notes: A lively, ripe malbec with bright flavors of black cherries and hints of espresso bean; spicy tannins and a slightly creamy texture are woven together in a pleasurable finish.
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Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Veramonte
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Casablanca Valley
Retail Price: $9

Tasting Notes: Crisp and lemony, medium body. Affordable complement for a plate of oysters. Easy-open screw cap.
Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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v.v. Frontera Rosé

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v.v. Frontera
Varietal: Rosé
Country of Origin: Chile
Retail Price: $6

Tasting Notes: Always a unique blend — refreshing, soft red fruits. Great with shellfish and summer fare. Good value and a crowd pleaser.
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Novas Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Novas Gran Reserva
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Chile
Retail Price: $14

Tasting Notes: Pale gold in the glass, with green hints, the nose is driven by citrus and tropical fruits. The palate is clean and fresh, with citrus, tropical notes and a hint of spice. The finish is very well balanced.
Novas Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Merino Chardonnay 2012

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Merino
Fanciful Name: Limestone Hill
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Limari Valley
Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: A beautiful Chilean Chard with no malo! Aromas of orange peel, lemon and clove lead to flavors of green apple, more spice and some chalky minerality. Lots of class to this one.
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Kingston Family Sauvignon Blanc 2012

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Kingston Family
Fanciful Name: Cariblanco
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Casablanca Valley
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: A world-class sauvignon blanc that shows a real sense of place. This wine displays a wonderful balance of ripe citrus notes, chalky minerality and vibrant acidity that reverberates nicely on a long, herbaceous finish.
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Hacienda Araucano Pinot Noir 2013

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Hacienda Araucano
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Central Valley
Retail Price: $14

Tasting Notes: Another great example of the quality and value coming out of Chile. Owned by a leading Bordeaux producer, the vineyard has found an excellent location for the production of great pinot noir. The profile you would expect from a great pinot noir―at a bargain price. Delicate red fruit, with good acidity, and length. A definite contender for top pinot noir value.
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8 Rios Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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8 Rios Reserve
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Leyda Valley
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Fresh and fruit-forward, the 8 Rios Reserva is crafted by award-winning winemaker Rafael Urrejola. Sourced from vineyards in Leyda, this sauvignon blanc has pronounced notes of grapefruit, lime and tropical fruit, which meet a textured palate and vibrant acidity on the finish.
8 Rios Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Ritual Pinot Noir 2014

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Ritual
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Casablanca Valley
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: Based on a collaboration between Agustin Huneeus and Paul Hobbs, this pinot noir reveals the potential for producing world-class wines in the Casablanca Valley. Red and black fruits, with hints of spice, contribute to the wine’s appeal and complexity. An excellent value and example of Chilean winemaking.
Ritual Pinot Noir 2014

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