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Echeverria 2006 Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Valley)

Aromatically, this is a very nice offering with solid berry fruit, cassis, spice and smoke. The palate feel is excellent, while the flavors of cherry and cassis are classic New World, deep and accented by tobacco on the finish. Lush and tannic; drink now through 2012. — M.S. (5/1/2010)

San Fernando 2005 Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Valley)

Price $16

Really nice for a brand we haven’t seen before. This is classic Chilean Cab; ripe, smooth, seductive and fairly refined—and all for $16. The nose is totally welcoming, while the palate is deep and round, with cassis, raspberry and toasty flavors. Finishes with coffee, pepper and lasting tannins. A great value. Imported by Winelink Imports Corp. — M.S. (12/31/2008)

Hereu 2006 Red (Central Valley)

Price $27

This is a new blend from Odfjell winemaker Arnaud Hereu. Made from Syrah, Malbec and Carignan, it is concentrated and bordering on fat, with olive, black fruit, vanilla and mocha on the nose. Ripe and tight, with cola and blackberry flavors followed by a finish of mocha and herbal tea. Ageable for a few years but drinkable now. — M.S. (12/31/2009)

Echeverria 2003 Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Valley)

Price $28

Quite attractive in color and bouquet, with compact, deep aromas of leather, olive, black plum and cassis. It’s pure and powerful in the mouth, with tons of dark fruit and chocolate. Finishes long, with finely etched tannins. Very smooth and properly made in the New World style. — M.S. (12/31/2006)

Odfjell 2003 Aliara Red (Central Valley)

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Price $25

It took a few years for Odfjell to get its Aliara blend right. For starters, it’s not an easy wine, as it’s based on Carmenère and has Cabernet Sauvignon, Franc, Carignan and Malbec in the mix. But the 2003 is excellent in how it delivers coffee and other roasted aromas in front of ripe cassis, berry and chocolate flavors. It’s one part savory and one part sweet;… — M.S. (5/1/2007)

Undurraga 2005 Aliwen Reserva Chardonnay (Central Valley)

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Price $10

This new wine from a venerable Chilean producer scores points all over the map. The nose is a smooth ride of white fruits and cleanliness, while the mouth pulsates with pear, green banana and toasted walnuts. Harmonious and sturdy, with fine balance. One of the best ten-buck, buy-and-drink Chards you’ll find. — M.S. (11/15/2006)

Valdivieso NV Caballo Loco Number 8 Red (Central Valley)

Price $35

Year in and year out we love this nonvintage table wine from Valdivieso. Version 8 is round, smooth, slightly herbal and jam-packed with savory spice aromas. The palate is bright, forward and flush with raspberry and other dark-fruit flavors. Stocky and sturdy; it’s Chilean red at its consistent best. — M.S. (12/31/2006)

Odfjell 2003 Orzada Carmenère (Central Valley)

Price $18

Black as night, with cola, mint and very little herbaceousness. In fact, the whole package offers only the slightest note of Carmenère’s notorious herbal character. Without that identity, it’s pure and delivers unabridged ripeness. Finishes with bitter chocolate and vanilla. Imported by Select Fine Wine. — M.S. (11/1/2005)

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