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Michael Schachner is a New York-based journalist specializing in wine, food and travel. His articles appear regularly in Wine Enthusiast, for which he is a contributing editor and a member of the magazine’s tasting panel. In addition, he is a wine consultant and professional speaker. His areas of wine expertise include Spain and South America.
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Concha y Toro 2008 Gravas del Maipo Syrah (Buin)
- Editors' Choice
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- $150
Opaque in color, with a driving bouquet loaded with graphite, pastry and incredibly ripe black-fruit aromas. Feels rich, but with fine acidity creating superb balance. Tastes like a cascade of blackberry, cassis and chocolate, and then comes a finish of coconut, vanilla and texture. Drink now through 2014; contains 9% Cabernet Sauvignon.
— M.S.
(6/1/2012)
Concha y Toro 2008 Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon (Puente Alto)
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- $95
Opens with crusty, rock-solid aromas of mineral, shoe polish, herb and dense black fruit. This is a thick but smooth-bodied Cabernet with richness and sweet flavors of blackberry, cassis, fine herbes and brown sugar. Mild tannins, excellent structure and length define the finish. Drink now through 2016.
— M.S.
(6/1/2012)
Casas del Bosque 2011 Pequeñas Producciones Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $33
A perennial favorite due to its precise yet prickly nose of green melon, passion fruit, grapefruit and minerality. It’s smooth yet cutting on the palate, with pithy lime, orange, passion fruit and lemon flavors. More refined than CDB’s Gran Reserva, but generally speaking it’s a similar wine.
— M.S.
(6/1/2012)
Concha y Toro 2008 Terrunyo Vineyard Selection Block Las Terrazas Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon (Pirque)
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- $38
Earthy and dark to start, with blackberry, cassis, mineral and leather on the nose. Feels rich and slightly syrupy, with herb, sweet berry and brown sugar flavors. Impressive for its power and density; finishes smooth, with mild tannins and caramel flavors. Drink now through 2015.
— M.S.
(6/1/2012)
Concha y Toro 2008 Terrunyo Vineyard Selection Block 27 Unfiltered Carmenère (Peumo)
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- $38
Dense in color, with earthy, crusty aromas of baked berry, moss, tobacco, cola and cassis. Feels lush, meaty and deep, with tobacco, balsamic flavors, baked blackberry and chocolate. Mellow, lightly herbal and smooth on the finish; hits all the high marks. Drink now.
— M.S.
(6/1/2012)
Echeverria 2008 Founder’s Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley)
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- $35
Smooth and earthy on the nose, with tobacco, cola and restrained red-berry aromas. Has depth and the right amount of snap to the palate, which features classic flavors of herb, spice, tobacco, cedar and berry fruit. Long and barrel-driven on the finish, but cuddly in feel and ready to drink.
— M.S.
(6/1/2012)
Rios de Chile 2009 Gran Reserva Syrah (Cachapoal Valley)
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- $20
Opens with sensational aromas that span plum, berry and chocolate. Feels compact yet juicy, with a lot of depth and purity. Wild berry, mint and bacon-like flavors work the palate, while the finish is defined by tannins, woody spice and natural body. A smooth bruiser to enjoy with venison or steak.
— M.S.
(6/1/2012)
Matetic 2011 EQ Coastal Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $20
Strikingly pungent on first take, with crackling aromas of cactus, nettle, lime and grapefruit. Feels zesty, deep and layered, with an even mix of tropical fruit flavors, stone fruits and green notes. About as right as it gets for Chilean Sauvignon Blanc.
— M.S.
(6/1/2012)
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