Espiritu de Chile

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Espiritu de Chile 2005 Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Valley)

Price $15

Definitely on the ripe side, but a very pleasing wine. This is a low-acid wine that obviously caught a lot of sun in the vineyard, thus it goes soft on the tannins and light on the bite. But if chocolate, plum and berry syrup sound like your thing, and hard tannins turn you off, then it will be up your alley. Imported by Racke USA, Inc. — M.S. (3/1/2008)

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Espiritu de Chile 2009 Carmenère (Central Valley)

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Price $9

Rich, roasted and defined by rugged black fruit and black olive aromas. Nice acidity renders it fit as opposed to heavy and overextracted. Flavors of wild berry and coffee are good, and the finish shows mint chocolate chip and snap. Very good for the price. — M.S. (9/1/2010)

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Espiritu de Chile 2006 Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Central Valley)

Price $15

A blend of citric and tropical aromas is nice, while the palate is right for the most part as it deals ripe green apple and lime flavors. There’s a slight creaminess to the feel, but the flavors are all zesty citrus and such. Imported by Racke USA, Inc. — M.S. (3/1/2008)

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Espiritu de Chile 2005 Gran Reserva Merlot (Central Valley)

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Price $15

Plum and other red-fruit aromas have a mild herbal, leafy edge, while the fresh and fairly smooth palate blends plum, berry and olive flavors. The wine is a bit leafy and herbal, but it’s round and healthy, with a solid feel to it. Imported by Racke USA, Inc. — M.S. (3/1/2008)

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Espiritu de Chile 2006 Carmenère (Central Valley)

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Price $10

A little perfumed and candied on the nose, but the palate and core of the wine are more than solid and satisfying. Touches of green herb and pepper accent flush berry fruit flavors, and there’s some dark spice and espresso on the finish. Has what it takes to go down easy. Imported by Racke USA, Inc. — M.S. (3/1/2008)

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Espiritu de Chile 2008 Chardonnay (Central Valley)

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Price $11

A clean, light, airy wine with sweetness as well as balancing acidity. Flavors of peach and nectarine are ripe and honest, while the weight and freshness are both commendable. Nothing about this wine should strike you as unusual or insufficient. It is what it is, and that’s solid and quaffable. Imported by Racke USA. — M.S. (5/1/2009)

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Espiritu de Chile 2008 Gewürztraminer (Central Valley)

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Price $11

Approach this unusual Chilean white with no preconceptions and you will like it. The nose is tropical and floral, with aromas of green melon, air freshener, citrus blossom and more. The palate feel is in harmony, while the flavors of melon, kiwi and apple work well together. Finishes dry, with green-fruit flavors and washing acidity. — M.S. (7/1/2009)

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Espiritu de Chile 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Central Valley)

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Price $9

Tropical and also citric, and holding steady as the 2010s hit the market. The palate here is familiar, tangy and well constructed, with sweet melon and zesty citrus flavors offsetting one another. The finish is easy and overall this is a fresh, clean, modest wine that should be drunk right away. — M.S. (12/1/2010)

Most Reviewed Designations

Gran Reserva

Most Reviewed Varietals

Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenère Chardonnay Gewürztraminer Merlot Rosé Sauvignon Blanc Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon

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