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Viña Leyda 2002 Lot 21 Pinot Noir (Chile)
One of the best Chilean Pinot Noirs we’ve tried is this lot-selected wine. It’s loaded with briar and bramble aromas, and you can almost smell the sea air amid the fragrant cola and raspberry notes. It tastes of natural fruit with proper oak shadings. Quite serious, and only 250 cases made.
— M.S.
(3/1/2004)
Viña Leyda 2001 Vintage Selection Red (Chile)
- $20
This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc and Merlot is lively and forward, with sweet, round cherry, plum and berry fruit. The finish is mild and a touch earthy.
— M.S.
(3/1/2004)
Viña Leyda 2001 Reserve Carmenère (Colchagua Valley)
- $17
Ripe and perfectly sweet, with aromas of black olive, leather and pepper to go with plum and berry. With a full blast of cherry, raspberry and plum in the mouth, the bases are well covered.
— M.S.
(3/1/2004)
Viña Leyda 2002 Las Brisas Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir (Chile)
The Leyda Valley, with its resemblance to the Sonoma Coast, could someday become Pinot country for Chile. This youngster gives an inkling of what might be the future via its ripe, rooty nose along with black cherry and cola flavors. Seems very Leyda, for what that’s worth at this early point in the game.
— M.S.
(3/1/2004)
Viña Leyda 2002 Falaris Hill Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay (Chile)
- $17
Plump, with melon and butterscotch aromas. Barrel fermentation shows in its slightly buttery feel, with tons of body. The fruit in the midpalate, however, isn’t as vivid as it could be. The finish is creamy and a bit peppery.
— M.S.
(3/1/2004)
Viña Leyda 2001 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley)
- $17
The bouquet is open and nice as it deals cherry, cassis, mocha and cinnamon. While not too heavy, the body is solid and structured. This wine tastes of true Maipo fruit, and the tannins are mild. It’s the type of Cab for which Chile has become famous.
— M.S.
(3/1/2004)
Viña Leyda 2003 Lot 21 Pinot Noir (Leyda Valley)
- $32
Cranberry and spice on the nose, with a hint of herbal mint. The mouth is a bit jumpy and shrill, which yields a fresh feel. In the glass, there’s candied cherry and raspberry flavors and then finishing notes of tomato and carob. Imported by Portet Wine Selections.
— M.S.
(11/1/2005)
Viña Leyda 2003 Estación Sauvignon Blanc (Chile)
Pungent and fresh, with grapefruit on the nose. This represents Viña Leyda’s first Sauvignon Blanc, and it’s pretty good. Flavors of melon, pineapple and tarragon get lean in the center, but overall there’s enough fruit and zest to keep it on the proper track.
— M.S.
(3/1/2004)
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