87
points
Veranda 2007 Oda Pinot Noir (Bío Bío Valley)
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$27
Earth, smoke, leather and raspberry make for a pretty inviting bouquet, while the palate is fresh but mellow, with mildly tangy raspberry and cherry flavors. Overall this is a pleasant, cut-the-fairway wine with touches of mocha, cinnamon and earth to ponder. 350 cases produced.
— M.S.
(9/1/2009)
87
points
Veranda 2002 Founder's Reserve Red (Aconcagua Valley)
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$50
Boisset, a Burgundian négociant, is involved in this Franco-Chilean joint venture, and this blend is smooth and clean, with driving berry fruit. In the mouth, cherry and raspberry notes come across as high-voltage, especially in the midpalate, but with ample spice there’s more than enough to latch on to.
— M.S.
(3/1/2004)
87
points
Veranda 2008 Apalta Vineyard Syrah (Colchagua Valley)
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$19
Candied, sweet and strained on the nose, with blackberry, plum and fresh-laid asphalt aromas. The palate is healthy and high in acidity, but the flavors of blackberry, toast and herbs come together fairly well. Slightly warm and baked on the finish. Has its share of character, attributes and flaws.
— M.S.
(3/1/2010)
86
points
Veranda 2002 Reserve Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley)
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$15
Light, with an attractive set of aromas that include licorice, tea, wood smoke and raspberry. Flavors of cola, tea, clove, cumin and red fruit are vivid, and happen to be pretty good. And the spicy, round finish is a pleasant ending. Well made but different. Remember: This is Chilean Pinot, not Burgundy.
— M.S.
(8/1/2004)