Viña Pérez Cruz
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Viña Pérez Cruz 2004 Reserva Limited Edition Syrah (Maipo Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $19
Shocked! That’s hopefully how you’ll feel after taking your first sip of this extraordinary Chilean Syrah. Potent is the nose; equally packed with plum, berry and chocolate is the mouth. And with mouthcoating tannins, extract and just enough core acidity, the finish lasts for minutes on end. One of the best Chilean Syrahs you’ll find, and it’s under $20.
— M.S.
(12/31/2006)
Viña Pérez Cruz 2004 Reserva Limited Edition Carmenère (Maipo Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $19
Complete as can be, with smooth, refined aromas of black fruit and tight-grained oak. This is an elevated varietal wine that hits firmly with ripe plum, berry and herb flavors. The mouthfeel is ripe and lush, while the finish sports forward vanilla and more hidden cedar. A definite winner.
— M.S.
(12/31/2006)
Viña Pérez Cruz 2003 Liguai Red (Maipo Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $35
It seems that each year at least one noteworthy Chilean producer arrives on the U.S. market, and this year we’re taking notice of Pérez Cruz, a Maipo Valley winery that started in the 2002 vintage and whose wines are made by the talented Alvaro Espinoza. All that said, this flagship blend is compact and jammy, with huge berry flavors and racy tannins. It showcases…
— M.S.
(12/31/2006)
Viña Pérez Cruz 2003 Cot Reserva Limited Edition Malbec (Maipo Valley)
- $22
It’s not often that we come across Chilean Malbec (Cot) with several years of bottle age, but this offers that and a little more. The nose is pure, with herbal hints and plenty of sauvage character. Roundness and depth give it length on the palate, which is endowed with solid berry flavors and proper savory accents. A wine with personality that’s drinking perfectly…
— M.S.
(7/1/2008)
Viña Pérez Cruz 2009 Liguai Red (Maipo Valley)
- $35
A hard spice aroma leads the charge, and while the nose is tough and closed, it harbors a solid black-fruit element. Jammy, thick and chunky on the palate, this has equally jammy flavors of blackberry and herb. It remains chewy and rich on the finish, with a molasses flavor. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Carmenère form the blend.
— M.S.
(3/1/2013)
Viña Pérez Cruz 2010 Limited Edition Carmenère (Maipo Valley)
- $20
This is spicy and soupy smelling, but in a good, savory way. The mouthfeel is creamy and chewy, with plenty of extract and soft tannins. It tastes herbal and a touch foxy, with spice and berry flavors that lead to a sizable, chocolaty finish that’s weighty and round.
— M.S.
(3/1/2013)
Viña Pérez Cruz 2009 Cot Limited Edition Malbec (Maipo Valley)
- $20
Interesting largely because it’s Malbec (or Cot). Aromas of fine herbs and purple flowers are light and elegant; the palate is weightless and smooth, with redfruit flavors and chocolate notes. Finishes soft and creamy; drink now.
— M.S.
(6/1/2011)
Viña Pérez Cruz 2009 Limited Edition Syrah (Maipo Valley)
- $20
Earthy, herbal and deep on the nose, with plum, carob, olive and lemon peel aromas. Tight and natural in the mouth, with body and size supporting chunky but smooth berry flavors that are olive- and herb-driven. Spicy on the finish, with good feel and length.
— M.S.
(7/1/2011)
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