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Reviews for 2020

July 2020 - South America

July 2020 - South America
This month's Wine feature is South American Wines

South America Reviews

Medal Royal 2018 Late Harvest with Natural Botrytis Muscat
94 points
$17
Best Buy
A divine, Sauternes-esque late harvest wine that delights the senses.
94 points $17 Best Buy
Quasar 2018 Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
$20
Best Buy
A velvety, concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon with endless complexities to discover; serious and laudable.
92 points $20 Best Buy
Echeverria 2015 Founders Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$50
A seamlessly integrated Cabernet with great balance that shows off what's great about Maipo Valley wines.
Quasar 2016 Perfecto Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
$50
A complex, highly pairable wine that offers rich black fruit and a sophisticated edge.
Nattitude 2018 Red Blend
90 points
$12
Best Buy
An earthy, old-world styled Bordeaux Varietal Blend from Chile that will pair quite nicely with French fare.
90 points $12 Best Buy
Isabela 2019  Malbec
90 points
$16
Best Buy
A fine Malbec that offer luxurious flavors and texture; pair with an equally excellent meal.
90 points $16 Best Buy
Echeverria 2018 Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
90 points
$19
An earthy, dusty Cabernet with a sultry, elegant finish.
Echeverria 2016 Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon
90 points
$29
An interesting, earthy Cabernet with a dynamic range of flavors that will pair with a variety of meals.
Echeverria 2019 Reserva Carmenere
89 points
$15
Best Buy
An attractively smoky and savory carmenere that will complement grilled fare.
89 points $15 Best Buy
Bela 2017  Cabernet Sauvignon
89 points
$22
A fresh, youthful Cabernet for weeknight meals.
Casillero del Diablo 2018 Reserva Carmenere Central Valley
88 points
$12
Best Buy
A lip-smacking Chilean Carmenere with a nice balance of fruity and green pepper notes.
88 points $12 Best Buy
Echeverria 2019 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$15
Best Buy
A bright, food-friendly wine for the table.
88 points $15 Best Buy
Quasar 2019 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$15
Best Buy
A juicy, earthy Cabernet for casual pairings; try with beef.
88 points $15 Best Buy
Echeverria 2019 Gran Reserva Syrah
88 points
$19
Jammy, inviting aromas are followed by spicy, food-friendly flavors in this made-for-the-table syrah.
Quasar 2017 Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon
88 points
$28
Palate-pleasing oak and silky texture combines in this light-on-its-feet Cabernet.
Quasar 2019 Limited Edition Syrah
88 points
$28
A rich and bold Syrah with chewy tannins.
Trivento 2018 Amado Sur Red Blend Malbec
87 points
$18
A rich, inky red with firm tannins; pair with weeknight steak or try cellaring.
Nattitude 2019  Chardonnay
86 points
$12
Best Buy
A simple and lean Chardonnay quaffer for a crowd.
86 points $12 Best Buy
Franzia NV  Sauvignon Blanc
86 points
$16.99
A bold and palate-pleasing Sauvignon Blanc with fresh, balanced flavors.
86 points $16.99
Echeverria 2020 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc
84 points
$15
A savory, food-friendly sauvignon blanc with sprightly acidity.
Isabela 2019  Cabernet Franc
84 points
$16
A chewy, BBQ-friendly wine with notes of dark dried fruits.
Isabela 2019  Pinot Noir
84 points
$16
A firm, lean and slatey Pinot Noir for the table.
Franzia NV Bold & Jammy Cabernet Sauvignon
84 points
$16.99
A solid Cabernet that will be a real crowd pleaser.
84 points $16.99
Juli 2017 Proprietary Red Blend Colchagua Valley
84 points
$22
A high-acid red to compliment a meat and cheese plate.
Echeverria 2020 Unwooded Reserva Chardonnay
83 points
$15
An easy-drinking chardonnay quaffer.
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