1. Vina Amaral Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Leyda Valley Chile, $14.95 Vintages
March 5, 2011: lovely minerality and citric tones (mainly lime, maybe
rangpur as well) along with modal character of grass and herbs, long
long finish, fairly young vines. 14.5% ABV. Member of Montgras group.
6,900 cases total. I gave it four stars at the Chile trade show.
March 5, 2011: lovely minerality and citric tones (mainly lime, maybe
rangpur as well) along with modal character of grass and herbs, long
long finish, fairly young vines. 14.5% ABV. Member of Montgras group.
6,900 cases total. I gave it four stars at the Chile trade show.
2. Vina Intriga Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Maipo, $19.95 est. (Kirkwood):
strongly redolent of red fruits, mocha, and eucalyptus, all nicely aged
after 20 months in (mainly new) French oak. Fourth vintage from 10 – 50
year-old vines. 14% ABV. Member of Montgras group. 1,700 cases total. I
gave it four stars at the Chile trade show.
strongly redolent of red fruits, mocha, and eucalyptus, all nicely aged
after 20 months in (mainly new) French oak. Fourth vintage from 10 – 50
year-old vines. 14% ABV. Member of Montgras group. 1,700 cases total. I
gave it four stars at the Chile trade show.
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