93
points
Errazuriz 2003 Viñedo Chadwick Red (Maipo Valley)
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$100
The Chadwicks have hit the big time with this superb Cabernet-dominated blend. The bouquet of black cherry, charcoal, plum and tree bark is sensational, while the cassis, cherry and tobacco flavors sing on the palate. Lots of fruit, power and balance, with a touch of earthiness.
— M.S.
(10/1/2006)
92
points
Errazuriz 2008 Kai Carmenère (Aconcagua Valley)
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$120
Staunch and varietally correct from the opening gun; this is one big, obvious Carmenère with a ton of spice, extract, ripeness and quality. The palate is deep, powerful and rich, with tobacco, blackberry, fig, graham cracker and strong herbal influences. The finish is lush, long and spicy, with richness and a final dose of herbs. Drink now and over the next few years.
— M.S.
(7/1/2011)
92
points
Errazuriz 2006 Kai Carmenère (Aconcagua Valley)
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$80
The four Rs are covered here: The wine is robust, roasted, ripe and ready. Kai is a very dark and sultry style of Carmenère, with huge waves of blueberry and blackberry fruit darkened up by chocolate, coffee and mint. The palate is lush but well structured; it’s soft, pure and velvety, but also very natural.
— M.S.
(9/1/2009)
92
points
Errazuriz 2007 Viñedo Chadwick Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley)
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$260
Chile’s most expensive wine is excellent, and with only 50 cases being imported it’s definitely a collector’s edition. The nose is deep, dense and black as night, with olive, tobacco, coconut and bold black fruit aromas. The palate is racy and tannic, and the flavors of plum, cassis, blackberry, chocolate, prune and fig are elevated. A tough and ribald wine that…
— M.S.
(12/1/2010)
92
points
Errazuriz 2007 La Cumbre Syrah (Aconcagua Valley)
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$120
A smooth, modern and rich version of Chilean Syrah that’s bringing it. The nose is full of mineral, graphite, coconut and heavenly black fruit, while the palate is bright, pure and delicious as it leans toward black-currant liqueur, blackberry and boysenberry. Fruity to the max, with a meaty finish and plenty of body. Drink now through 2013.
— M.S.
(12/31/2010)
92
points
Errazuriz 2008 La Cumbre Syrah (Aconcagua Valley)
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$120
Supermodern in style, with mint, coconut, chocolate and huge black fruit aromas. Powerfully structured and thick-boned, with boysenberry, spice and chocolate in spades. Oaky, broad and layered on the finish, with tobacco, coffee and chocolate finishing notes.
— M.S.
(12/1/2011)
92
points
Errazuriz 2008 Viñedo Chadwick Red (Maipo Valley)
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$260
Round, dark and impressive, with deep berry aromas, minerality, smokiness and a hint of herbs and tomato. The palate is jammy and rich, what you might call syrupy, but there’s still plenty of spine and structure. Tastes rich, jammy and masculine, with blackberry, coffee and spice notes. Drink now through 2017.
— M.S.
(6/1/2011)