Carmen DO, QUIJADA, Semillón 2017 D.O. Colchagua Valley – Apalta

Carmen DO, QUIJADA,  Semillón 2017 D.O. Colchagua Valley – Apalta

Carmen has recently taken another turn by offering a completely different range of products called Carmen DO based on terroir specificity. The Quijada is a delicate and expressive old-vine Semillón with a tremendous texture and powerful phenolics. It’s bright, vibrant, full-bodied and extremely complex with aromas of almonds, wet rocks, white flowers, cantaloupe, honeysuckle, citrus…

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Secret de Viu Manent 2014 – Malbec – Valle Colchagua

Secret de Viu Manent 2014 – Malbec – Valle Colchagua

The nose is aromatic and powerful. It reveals notes of balsamic and leather associated with fine notes of blackberry, currant, redcurrant as well as hints of spice and violets. The palate is fruity, sleek, well-balanced, relatively fat and offers suavity and juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of redcurrant, fresh red cherry and…

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Viu Manent – Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – Estate Collection – Valle de Colchagua – Chile

Viu Manent – Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – Estate Collection – Valle de Colchagua – Chile

The nose is aromatic. It reveals notes of citrus and green bell pepper associated with fine / discreet notes of white fruit (in the background). The palate is fruity, unctuous, straight and offers a fine minerality, fat and a fine suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of lemon and lime zest associated with…

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Viu Manent – El Incidente – Carménère 2011 – Valle de Colchagua

Viu Manent – El Incidente – Carménère 2011 – Valle de Colchagua

The nose is fruity, relatively powerful, slightly charming and offers a small concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry and red fruit combined with slight notes of bell pepper and flowers. The palate is fruity, sleek, gourmand, suave, well-balanced, relatively fleshy and offers juiciness, fat, a good structure as well as a nice and silky matter….

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Viu Manent – Carménère Gran Reserva 2014 – Valle de Colchagua

Viu Manent – Carménère Gran Reserva 2014 – Valle de Colchagua

The nose is fruity, powerful and concentrated. It reveals notes of cassis associated with slight notes of truffle, underbrush as well as a hint of dark chocolate powder and blond tobacco. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy, a bit gourmand and offers juiciness, suavity, a nice volume and roundness. On the palate this wine expresses…

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Clos L’apalta – 2012 Limited Release – Colchagua Valley

Clos L’apalta – 2012 Limited Release – Colchagua Valley

The nose is aromatic, powerful, charming and elegant. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and slight notes of plum associated with a a touch of violet, oak, sour cherry and a hint of mocha. The palate is fruity and well balanced, relatively fat and offers freshness, a certain minerality, a nice acid frame and a…

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Erasmo 2010 – Maule Valley – Chile

Erasmo 2010 – Maule Valley – Chile

The nose is fruity, powerful and aromatic. It reveals notes of strawberry, gooseberry and dried strawberry associated with a few notes of mushroom as well as slight notes of dried flower (violet, rose) and a touch of undergrowth. The palate is fruity, smooth, dense, fat and offers some harmony. In the mouth it expresses notes…

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Viña El Principal – Andetelmo 2011 – D.O. Maipo Valley – Chile

Viña El Principal – Andetelmo 2011 – D.O. Maipo Valley – Chile

The nose is elegant and intense. It reveals notes of violet candy and raspberry associated with a few notes of minty licorice, black berries and blackberry. The palate is fruity, mineral, beautifully fine, well structured and offers a nice fruit expression. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of plum and raspberry combined with touches…

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Viña El Principal – Memorias 2012 – D.O. Maipo Valley – Chile

Viña El Principal – Memorias 2012 – D.O. Maipo Valley – Chile

The nose is concentrated and offers a certain richness. It reveals notes of cherry and spices associated with a few notes of stone, a touch of mocha and a small note of leather. The palate is fruity and offers a little minerality. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of crushed Quetsche plum associated with…

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Viña El Principal – Calicanto 2013 – D.O. Maipo Valley – Chile

Viña El Principal – Calicanto 2013 – D.O. Maipo Valley – Chile

(61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Carmenere, 14% Cabernet Franc and 4% Syrah) The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of black fruit and violet combined with touches of plum. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a little sweetness and a little minerality. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of black fruit, plum and blackberry…

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