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Fresh, crisp, varietally correct sauvignon blanc is one of the current strengths of Chile and this is a terrific example at a very good price. It has the citrus and gooseberry most sauvignon blanc lovers desire, as well as great acidity and a clean finish. Try it with chicken in oil fondue, with a lemon-herb dipping sauce.
Sometimes the need for a delicious, rich, oaked Chardonnay calls. This one from Errazuriz is not only well-made, but interesting from its wild ferment. The nose shows oak, lees, melon, ripe peach, apple, pineapple and lemon with an interesting earthy undertone. The palate is full and rich with vanilla, caramel, peach, nectarine, lemon, complex lees and mineral notes, with a long finish.
Sporting a new look, but still providing great value, Cono Sur's 2011 pinot noir showcases some pleasant fruit notes, with raspberry and cranberry leading the way. Clean compost and brush notes join in, too. Cherry and black fruit carry the palate, with mid-weight tannins and some edgy acidity. It is good on its own, but even better with food. Duck or salmon will really shine here.
This wine is always a great value and the perfect wine to have on hand to pair with a rich Indian curry or other spicy dishes. The nose has the aromatic intensity of a wine four times the price, with apricot, jasmine, baking spice, cooked apple, mango and orange. The palate is dry, full and intense, with flavours of nectarine, apricot, ginger, pineapple, mango, lemon and cinnamon lingering long enough to ponder the amazing value.
This is certainly a complex sauvignon blanc — in addition to the lemon and herbal notes, this wine brings flint and honey aromas. It is light-plus bodied and quite complex, with tropical fruit, honey and tangerine flavours working well with the core lemon and grassy notes. Enjoy with roast chicken.
A nicely restrained (i.e. not New Zealand-style) sauvignon blanc, this wine has fresh and clean aromas of citrus, melon, lemon drop and a little green apple as well. Not overly complex, there is a small problem with out of proportion acidity at first that manages to mellow out by the slightly creamy, roasted almond finish. Not a bad wine to keep on hand for a quick get-together.
Deep cherry, blueberry, smoke and espresso notes are quite expressive on the nose of this entry-level Chilean pinot. Light-plus bodied and fairly dry, the blueberry and cherry notes still come through in spades. Black tea and white pepper flavours are accentuated by light tannins and a lingering, charming smokiness. Another great value wine. This would be lovely with leftovers like turkey sandwiches.
Bright red in colour, this wine has classic cabernet flavours of cherry, cassis, green pepper and spice. The flavours are bright, jammy and again-classic. It is perhaps a little stemmy or on the light side for fans of big cabernet, but this is a well-crafted, inexpensive wine.
There's a delicate herbal note running through the lemon, lime and grapefruit aromas on the attractive nose of this wine. On the palate of this light-bodied white, however, it is the citrus fruit that leads the charge, with green apple and herbal notes playing a more secondary role. This is a crisp, fresh white, with a slightly peppery finish. A workhorse sauv blanc if there ever was such a thing, it will play well with starters such as salad or green bean casserole.
Here's a small block cabernet from Concha y Toro. Expect a serious, full-flavoured cabernet barely restrained by 18 months of oak. There's bold fruit, firm tannins, green pepper, spice, tar, graphite and mint notes, with plenty of tension amongst the components. This is going to be great in a few years so buy a few, keep them safe and start opening bottles in about five years. Enjoy with beef dishes or hard cheese.
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