90
points
Viña Requingua 2008 Potro de Piedra Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc (Curicó Valley)
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$25
Perfumed and floral on the bouquet, with cassis, wild berry and mild herbal notes. The palate is racy and a touch clacky in feel, and then you get a full palate of berry fruit, herbs, tobacco and spice flavors. Dry, tasty and composed. 85% Cabernet Sauvignon with 15% Cab Franc.
— M.S.
(12/1/2011)
89
points
Viña Requingua 2007 Puerto Viejo Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Curicó Valley)
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$10
A well-done, affordable Cabernet with all the qualities it should have. There are flowery, lavender notes to the black-fruit bouquet, and ripeness, depth and solid tannins in the mouth. The flavor profile of cola, blackberry and chocolate works just fine, and the finish is long and hints at bitter chocolate and tobacco.
— M.S.
(9/1/2009)
89
points
Viña Requingua 2009 Toro de Piedra Reserva Carmenère-Cabernet Sauvignon (Maule Valley)
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$14
Blueberry and other sweet aromas are forward, floral and ripe. In the mouth, this blend is alert and juicy, with ripe berry flavors, ample oak and plenty of toast, coffee, pepper and herbs. Spreads out on the finish, and overall it’s showing class and clarity for an under-$15 wine.
— M.S.
(7/1/2011)
89
points
Viña Requingua 2003 Potro de Piedra Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc (Curicó Valley)
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$25
Dark on the nose, with olive, rubber, plum and black cherry scents. The mouth is deep and saturated; there’s fairly lush plum, coffee and mocha flavors to ponder. Shows some espresso-like bitterness on the back end, which adds to the complexity. A definite contender. Imported by Megawine Inc.
— M.S.
(7/1/2006)
89
points
Viña Requingua 2005 Potro de Piedra Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc (Curicó Valley)
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$25
Ultra smoky and baked, with aromas of campfire, berry marmalade and fine herbs. At 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, this is rich but balanced. It shows a cushioned mouthfeel and lively flavors of black cherry, cola, chocolate and even some cumin. Finishes roasted and firm, with a backbone of tannins. Drink now through 2011.
— M.S.
(5/1/2009)
88
points
Viña Requingua 2003 Toro de Piedra Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Curicó Valley)
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$14
Warm and spicy, with plenty of ripe black fruit backing things up. Along the path you’ll find tree bark and fresh-turned earth. By no means a lightweight, as it offers plum, blackberry, clove and the works. Concentrated and tight; a brawny, firm Cabernet. Imported by Viña Requingua.
— M.S.
(11/1/2005)
88
points
Viña Requingua 2001 Potro de Piedra Family Reserve Red (Curicó Valley)
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$18
This Cabernet Sauvignon/Cab Franc blend is potent and deep, with syrupy berry aromas touched up by hints of mint, green herbs and coffee. The palate is rich and rewarding, with sweet plum, berry and brown sugar flavors. It finishes plump and big, with chewy extract and meaty tannins.
— M.S.
(6/1/2004)