Wines from Cauquenes Valley

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Odfjell 2009 Orzada Carignan (Cauquenes Valley)

Price $20

Another fine and dandy old-vine, dry-farmed Cauquenes Carignan from Odfjell—one of the pioneers of this revived Maule varietal wine. Dark and lush on the nose, this is jammed with notes of berry, mineral, vanilla and smoky, lemony oak. It tastes fleshy, like berry marmalade, and finishes with flavors of dark chocolate, burnt toast and fine herb. Drink now –2017. — M.S. (9/1/2012)

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Santa Carolina 2009 Dry Farming Carignan (Cauquenes Valley)

Price $15

The nose is jammy and candied smelling, but it finds its stride and delivers aromas of licorice, leather and concentrated berry after airing. Crisp and fresh in the mouth, this has clacky tannins leading to lightly herbal flavors of tomato, thyme and wild berry. It shows some warmth on the long, solid finish. Drink now–2015. — M.S. (9/1/2012)

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Santa Carolina 2008 Dry Farming Specialties Carignan (Cauquenes Valley)

Price $15

Black olive and lightly baked berry and cassis aromas honestly reflect the wine’s Cauquenes old-vines roots. The mouth is tight, granular and jammy, with bold flavors of raisin, plum and berry. This is pretty rich and red-fruited, with a sweet side and controlled medicinal touches. — M.S. (6/1/2011)

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