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Altaïr 2003 Red (Cachapoal Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $59
Terrific Chilean red wine; seductive and succulent, with a beautiful burgundy hue matched by pure, ripe Bordeaux-like flavors. Deep and satisfying, and smooth as silk. If ever a Chilean red ranked as world class, this is it. Imported by Bacchus International.
— M.S.
(11/1/2005)
Altaïr 2004 Altaïr Red (Cachapoal Valley)
- Cellar Selection
- $80
Altaïr is a fortressed high-end Cabernet blend with mineral and charred aromas announcing a palate coated with dense berry flavors, tobacco, vanilla and balsamic notes. It’s a complex wine that is fairly tough out of the bottle. Ideally it should be cellared for another three to five years.
— M.S.
(3/1/2008)
Altaïr 2005 Altaïr Red (Cachapoal Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $65
One of Chile’s best red blends is back with a vengeance. The nose is a wonderful mix of almond candy, fine leather, baked pastry, prune and licorice all bundled up in a comfortable blanket, while the palate is mouthfilling and loaded with cassis, coffee, herbs and pepper flavors. Excellent structure and depth, with power and balance. Drinkable now but ageable…
— M.S.
(7/1/2009)
Concha y Toro 2004 Terrunyo Block 34 Shiraz (Cachapoal Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $28
The newest addition to the Terrunyo line is a single-vineyard Shiraz with high alcohol, ripe fruit and varietal correctness. The nose has some wild game and spice alongside big black-fruit aromas. The palate, meanwhile, is ripe as can be, with upbeat tannins and acidity. Huge but balanced. A winner. Imported by Banfi Vintners.
— M.S.
(7/1/2006)
Santa Ema 2005 Catalina Red (Cachapoal Valley)
- $37
Big and saturated is the best way to describe this mammoth blend of Cabernet, Carmenère and Cab Franc. It’s full of ripe fruit, coconut and cassis on the nose. Next up is a pure, bulky palate of raspberry, plum and vanilla. There’s some sweet, resiny oak notes if you dig deep, but overall it is a high-end, structured red blend. Drink now through 2012.
— M.S.
(5/1/2009)
Santa Ema 2002 Catalina Red (Cachapoal Valley)
- $38
Headlines include a richly perfumed nose with pulsing plum and berry along with spicy black fruit in the mouth. Last but not least there’s charcoal, cola and melting vanilla on the finish. A really fine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Cabernet Franc. Imported by T.G.I.C. Importers.
— M.S.
(3/1/2006)
Valle Secreto 2009 Private Edition Red (Cachapoal Valley)
- $21
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère comprise this smoky, rubbery blend that’s roasted and power-packed up front. In the mouth it’s ripe, lush and deep, with cassis, blackberry, toast, pepper and cola flavors. Finishes warm and long, with menthol-like heat. 250 cases made.
— M.S.
(12/1/2011)
San Pedro 2008 1865 Single Vineyard Syrah (Cachapoal Valley)
- $19
Excellent Syrah for the price. The dry, balsam wood nose includes earthy berry fruit aromas, olive and herbs. It’s herbal but ripe in the mouth, with a lively feel and driving flavors of cherry, blackberry, olive and dry herbs. Fold in some cedar, bitter chocolate, heat and tobacco and you have the total package. Drink now through 2012.
— M.S.
(4/1/2011)
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