Wines of Chile
- Concha y Toro, "A Don Melchor", Cabernet Sauvignon, Puente, Chile, 2003 $76.00
- Ripe fleshy fruit and berries lead off this highly aromatic wine. Later, the tobacco and chocolate come through and marry with the vanilla. Agreeable, mature tannins elegantly convey the best expression of the Puente Alto vines. The pleasant, long finish displays great harmony and balance. The result is a rich, full-bodied wine with unmistakable character in the bouquet and on the finish. (WS)
- Cas a Lapostolle, Chardonnay, Alexandre Valley, Chile, 2004 $39.00
- Focused and elegant, with deceptive length and power, this lets lush apple, pear, fig and toast notes stretch along languidly, yet never becomes tiring to drink. Well done.
- Veramonte, "Primus", Casablanca V alley, Chile, 2004 $32.00
- It displays a unique sense of place, the plum and black berry fruit highlighted with loamy, earthy characteristics and a added lushness from the Carmenere, offering a plump mouth feel with a dry cast to the fruit. No green edges here, just a wine with intense fruit and firmer tannins around a core of spicy, savory dark fruits.
- Veramonte, Sauvignon Blanc Reserva, Casablanca Valley, Chile, 2006 $24.00
- Good clarity with a light straw color. Lively, vivacious and tangy lime-scented fruit. Both exuberant And elegant with a touch of wild spice and soft melon.
