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La Playa 2003 Axel Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley)
- Cellar Selection
- $20
The surprise of the moment from Chile has to be this full-throttle keg of dynamite Cabernet. It’s a cellar wannabe with credentials. First off, it’s brilliantly ripe, with forceful black cherry, cinnamon and wood spice on the palate. Huge tannins, poking acids and a couple of floors’ worth of depth make it praiseworthy. Imported by Cabernet Corporation.
— M.S.
(7/1/2006)
La Playa 2005 Claret Block Selection Reserve Red (Colchagua Valley)
- Best Buy
- $15
The days of the 90-point Best Buy are growing short, so rejoice over this excellent blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Petit Verdot. The nose hits with solid mint, coconut, blackberry and fudge aromas, while the palate is ripe, snappy, alert and full of tasty blackberry, cherry and chocolate. It’s clean as can be, with immaculate freshness given its price…
— M.S.
(5/1/2009)
La Playa 2007 Axel Syrah (Colchagua Valley)
- $20
A big and meaty Syrah that separates itself from the competition via inviting aromas of blackberry and lemon peel. It’s even better in the mouth, where dark, smoky, generous black-fruit flavors rule. Finishes classy, with coffee, chocolate and fig notes. Robust and rewarding Syrah from Chile.
— M.S.
(2/1/2011)
La Playa 2005 Axel Syrah (Colchagua Valley)
- $20
Perfumed and floral on the nose, but also spicy and slightly foresty, which is apropos for Syrah. Flavors of black olive, brandied cherry and blackberry are perfectly nice, and the feel is mildly creamy and rich but still pointed. Finishes with toasty notes of pepper, brown sugar and woodspice.
— M.S.
(12/31/2008)
La Playa 2007 Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc (Colchagua Valley)
- Online Exclusive
- $14
A smooth operator with peach, botrytis and flower-blossom aromas. The palate offers flow and a fine mouthfeel, and the flavors of orange, apricot and mango are fresh and tasty. A thorough late-harvest wine that should elicit a smile.
— M.S.
(2/1/2011)
La Playa 2007 Axel Carmenère (Colchagua Valley)
- $20
A warm, earthy and very well-balanced wine with a lot of varietal Carmenère character but polish and poise as well. The palate offers creamy, properly candied berry and marshmallow flavors, and then spice and oak-based coconut takeover. A vivid, structured wine that puts the variety in a positive light.
— M.S.
(9/1/2010)
La Playa 2007 Axel Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley)
- Online Exclusive
- $20
Solid from front to back. The nose is your normal mix of cassis, blackberry, latex glove and licorice nibs, while the palate runs hard and condensed, with ripe black fruit flavors. A little clacky and tough on the tongue and cheeks, but true as you can ask for from a Colchagua Cabernet.
— M.S.
(12/1/2010)
La Playa 2009 Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc (Colchagua Valley)
- Best Buy
- $14
La Playa knows what it’s doing here. This wine is consistently on the money. It delivers clean, straightforward peach and citrus aromas on top of a crisp, linear palate with texture and creaminess along with orange, tangerine and brown sugar flavors. Honeyed and citrusy on the finish.
— M.S.
(12/1/2011)
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