Ventisquero
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Ventisquero 2009 Herú Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley)
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- $45
Among Chilean Pinot Noirs, this is one of the best. The bouquet blends leather, berry, plum and spice aromas with fine results. Feels full, elegant and complete on the palate, with spicy, layered flavors of dry berry fruit and peppercorn. Smooth and unwavering on the finish. Drink now through 2014.
— M.S.
(6/1/2012)
Ventisquero 2006 Grey Apalta Vineyards Merlot (Colchagua Valley)
- $29
Campfire smoke, charcoal, cola and berry aromas are handsome and convincing. This is one stacked and packed New World Merlot. It oozes baked berry, plum, spice and cinnamon flavors, and then backs that up with toasty coffee and chocolate finishing notes. A stylish wine that’s complex, dark and complete.
— M.S.
(12/31/2008)
Ventisquero 2007 Vertice Apalta Vineyard Red (Colchagua Valley)
Heavy and needing air at first, the nose evolves from being dense with an iodine note to meaty and intriguing. On the palate this is tannic and mouthfilling but fair on the palate, with cherry, cassis, tobacco and herb flavors. A note of cassis remains on the finish, which goes out with gusto.
— M.S.
(9/1/2012)
Ventisquero 2003 Grey Carmenère (Maipo Valley)
- $27
Ventisquero’s top Camenère avoids the green qualities that can sometimes plague this variety. Instead, it’s soft and lush, marrying plum and dark chocolate flavors in a seamless package. Contains 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Syrah, so not a pure expression of Carmenère, but a very good one.
— W.E.
(2/1/2006)
Ventisquero 2006 Grey Apalta Vineyards Shiraz (Colchagua Valley)
- $29
A big wine with a nose defined by crushed coal and perfumed black fruit. The palate is plush and ripe, but also lively and pleasant. Tastewise, this is generous and defined by good berry, chocolate and herb flavors. Finishes with carob and cinnamon. Laudable New World Syrah, a k a Shiraz.
— M.S.
(12/31/2008)
Ventisquero 2009 Grey [Glacier] Single Block Syrah (Colchagua Valley)
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- $20
Very nice and inviting on the nose, with bold black fruit aromas, spice and leathery notes. Feels full and smooth, with dark flavors of berry, chocolate and savory spices. Long and toasty on the finish, with warmth and power.
— M.S.
(2/1/2012)
Ventisquero 2009 Grey [Glacier] Single Block Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley)
- $20
Superripe and dark, with black currant, black cherry and prune aromas. Jammy and deep in the mouth, but with enough acidity to preserve liveliness. Tastes sweet and ripe, then layered and medicinal on the finish. Pushes the envelope on ripeness.
— M.S.
(12/31/2011)
Ventisquero 2007 Pangea Apalta Vineyard Syrah (Colchagua Valley)
Blocky on the nose and a touch cheesy and leathery smelling, with gritty berry aromas and balsamic notes. It feels tight, wiry and powerful, with peppery, minty, spicy flavors lending character to the fruit. This finishes toasty and peppery, with a hint of warmth.
— M.S.
(9/1/2012)
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