Chile & South America Reviews

Yellow color. Aromas and flavors of sugar snap peas, gooseberry, and lanolin with a bright, dryish light body and a brisk finish with suggestions of tart apple, lime, and coconut water. A crisp Sauvignon Blanc in a dry, grassy style.

Ruby color. Aromas of cherry-beet relish, quince, and scorched earth with a crisp, fruity light-to-medium body and a medium-length grilled berries, fire roasted mushrooms, and black toast finish. An earthy pinot noir with a dark roasted sensibility.

Dusty ruby black color. Fruity, alliaceous aromas of blueberry tart, espresso,thyme, grilled shallot, and dark chocolate with a satiny, crisp, fruity medium body and a warming, easy cherry jam finish with woody tannins and moderate oak flavor. A palate-pleasing Carmenère with big fruit balanced by table-friendly herbal notes.

Ruby garnet color. Earthy aromas and flavors of grilled melon rinds, toast, pomegranate, smoked paprika, and earthy mushrooms with a satiny, crisp, fruity light-to-medium body and an even, interesting, medium finish manifesting notes of sun dried tomato and saffron with a suggestion of oak flavor. A smoky, earthy pinot noir that will work well at the table.

Dusty black violet color. Fruity aromas of crushed blackberry, freshly turned earth, sweet tea, and pimento with a silky, crisp, fruity light body and a graceful, buoyant peppercorns and grilled peppers and onions finish with moderate oak flavor. A juicy, fruit-forward Carmenère with that will be a good match to grilled fare.

Garnet black color. Aromas and flavors of baked berries, black tea, charcoal, and mocha with a supple, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a tingling, carefree finish with woody tannins and moderate oak flavor. A solid weeknight cabernet with a smoky, earthy vibe.

Bright black violet color. Smoky aromas and flavors of stewed cherry and plums, grilled meats, cola, and dark rye bread with a chewy, vibrant, dryish medium-to-full body and a sleek, brisk finish manifesting shades of charred nuts and grilled pepper and onions with dusty tannins and moderate oak flavor. A smoky, toasty cab of darkness.

Dark dusty garnet color. Aromas and flavors of chai spices, tobacco, green pepper, wood chips, and minestrone with a lightly tannic, bright, dryish light-to-medium body and a seamless, short finish with elements of old fashioned coffee with woody tannins and moderate oak flavor. A solid cab for homestyle fare.

Dusty deep purple color. Fruity aromas of fresh blackberry jam, apple butter, and baked tomato with a bright, light-to-medium body and a graceful, brisk pencil shavings and milk chocolate finish with barky tannins and moderate oak flavor. An anytime red that goes down easy.

Dusty violet color. Smoky aromas and flavors of grilled plum, freshly turned earth, and smoking wood with a slightly chewy, bright, dry-yet-fruity light body and an effortless, fleeting finish with accents of cassis with woody tannins and moderate oak flavor. A smoky, earthy cab that needs food.

Violet color. Aromas of berry jam, red apple, black pepper, and sun dried tomato with a supple, bright, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and an effortless, sparse cocoa powder finish with moderate oak flavor. A oaky table red in a crowd pleasing style.