Rios de Chile
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Rios de Chile 2009 Gran Reserva Syrah (Cachapoal Valley)
- Editors' Choice
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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)
Rios de Chile 2010 Gran Reserva Syrah (Cachapoal Valley)
- $22
A jammy, grapey bouquet offers blueberry and spice aromas but not much complexity or nuance. The palate is lively, with acidic cut and leathery, herbal flavors of raspberry, plum and pepper. This is bouncy feeling and tastes earthy and chocolaty on the finish. Drink now through 2015.
— M.S.
(7/1/2013)
Rios de Chile 2008 Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Cachapoal Valley)
- $20
The nose is lemony, warm and floral. It feels full, solid and sturdy on the palate, with tobacco, baked cherry, plum and herb flavors. The finish remains herbal, with coffee and chocolate notes.
— M.S.
(12/1/2012)
Rios de Chile 2010 Limited Edition Syrah (Cachapoal Valley)
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- $16
Integrated on the nose, with dark berry and crushed mineral notes and scents of herb, vanilla and earth. Feels round and full, with good balance and likable flavors of boysenberry, leather and spice. Deep, chewy and friendly overall, with coffee, pepper and spice on the finish.
— M.S.
(6/1/2012)
Rios de Chile 2011 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Cachapoal Valley)
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- $12
Overall this is a full-bodied Cabernet, with full berry, chocolate and creamy oak aromas, followed by a solid palate that features moderate acidity and ample oak influence. The flavors of creamy blackberry and plum are dark and oaky, showing chocolaty heft on the finish.
— M.S.
(3/1/2013)
Rios de Chile 2008 Limited Edition Carmenère (Peumo)
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- $16
Leafy and dry on the nose, with red berry and brick dust aromas. Feels good for Carmenère, with herbal, oaky red-fruit flavors that lead to a finish with sweet plum notes matched by creamy leftover oak. Nice even if the fruit fades quickly on the palate and finish.
— M.S.
(6/1/2012)
Rios de Chile 2011 Limited Edition Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley)
- $17
The nose on this wine is fresh but nothing unusual or exciting. In the mouth, it’s racy, with acidity and flavors of green veggies, citrus fruits and pith. Things turn more pithy and mildly bitter on the finish, where tarragon and rosemary accents take over.
— M.S.
(6/1/2013)
Rios de Chile 2011 Limited Edition Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley)
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- $16
Full and fruity smelling, with plum, berry and sweetness as opposed to being dry, lean and spicy. Feels snappy and racy, with cherry, oak and peppery spice flavors. Finishes with warmth and kick, with lasting flavor.
— M.S.
(6/1/2012)
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