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Chilcas 2006 Aguas Frescas Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley)
- Best Buy
- $15
A standout Casablanca Valley Sauvignon for $15? Yes. Right from the start the pure, defined citrus and grass aromas draw you in. After that, the grapefruit on the palate is clean and quenching, while on the fringe there’s a hint of pickle and green apple. Overall it’s a wine that pushes the right buttons.
— M.S.
(9/1/2007)
Chilcas 2008 Las Almas Carmenère (Maule Valley)
- $40
Spunky and peppery on the bouquet, with black fruit aromas and a toasty dryness. The palate is broad and shows good density, while the flavors of blackberry, chocolate, herbs and coffee are warm and spicy. Seems a little sweet and candied, but overall it’s a lush, modern, varietally correct wine for near-term drinking.
— M.S.
(7/1/2011)
Chilcas 2007 Red One (Maule Valley)
- $22
A big step up from the first time we tried this wine in 2007. Aromas are pure and fruity, while the palate is ripe and acid-rich, with juicy but tight plum, herb and berry flavors. Shows chocolate on the tail, and overall it is on the money. A blend of five grapes led by Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère.
— M.S.
(5/1/2010)
Chilcas 2009 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley)
- $18
Black fruit, mint, baking spices and herbal aromas all knit together well on the bouquet. The palate has a tightness to it but also good richness, while the flavors of cassis, black cherry and tobacco are true to Chile and expressive. Dark, smoky and savory on the finish.
— M.S.
(12/1/2011)
Chilcas 2010 Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley)
- $18
Clean on the nose, with pure citrus and minerality. It’s full but not heavy in the mouth, with developed, mature flavors of grapefruit and other citrus fruits. Mildly pithy, green and long on the finish. Not a prima ballerina; this has force and strength along with elegance.
— M.S.
(6/1/2011)
Chilcas 2009 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maule Valley)
- Best Buy
- $13
Spicy and a bit dry on the nose, with firm, attractive red berry aromas. The palate is lively and well balanced, with full plum, dark berry and peppery flavors. Finishes solid, toasty and dry, with crispness and follow through.
— M.S.
(9/1/2011)
Chilcas 2008 Red One (Maule Valley)
- $25
Meaty, dark and concentrated, with a smoky bouquet that shows spice and berry aromas. The palate is soft, lush and deep, with heavy flavors of blackberry, tea, spice and pepper. Finishes easy and chocolaty, with good length and drive. Drink now through 2012.
— M.S.
(6/1/2011)
Chilcas 2010 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Casablanca Valley)
- Best Buy
- $13
Pure grapefruit and other citrus fruits make for an inviting bouquet. The palate is pure, round, fresh and full of green melon, citrus and passion fruit flavors. Overall this is ripe but properly green, with a hint of pithy lime and mineral on the finish.
— M.S.
(6/1/2011)
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