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Chilean Wine Tasting Notes

1997 Sena
Aconcagua Valle [Chile] [Bordeaux Blend]
Score: 88.0
"The EPICUREAN Tasting Panel went bonkers for this wine. It has dry cassis character with dark chocolate and leathery overtones, fine balance and good length. Firm, yet integrated tannins make this a wine that is enjoyable now, but has plenty of potential for those who prefer their wines with a few years of age on them."
1999 Errazuriz
La Escultura Estate Casablanca Valley Chile Sauvignon Blanc Late Harvest
Score: 95.0
"An extraordinary late harvest Sauvignon Blanc which retains its varietal fruity character of gosseberry and honeydew melon fruit, with honey tones and crisp, balancing acidity. Accidentally left open on a shelf for three weeks, it was fresh and tasty, without excess oxidation., leading me to believe that this is a wine that will last a lifetime. Half bottle."
1999 Errazuriz
La Escultura Estate Casablanca Valley [Chile] Sauvignon Blanc
Score: 87.0
"Dry grapefruit and tart gooseberry fruit with a light herbal background an excellent length. A great fish wine, and a great bargain."
1999 Caliterra
Valle Central Chile Cabernet Sauvignon
Score: 88.0
"Juicy blueberry jam and black currant fruit, big, powerful, with mouthfilling tannins. This is a wine to cellar for about five years. An amazing value."
1999 Caliterra
Valle Central Chile Cabernet Sauvignon
Score: 88.0
"Juicy blueberry jam and black currant fruit, big, powerful, with mouthfilling tannins. This is a wine to cellar for about five years. An amazing value."
1999 Walnut Crest
Rapel Valley Chile Chardonnay
Score: 87.0
"Velvety texture, dry, with round melon and pineapple flavors, and a touch of spice on the lingering finish. Easy match for poultry, pasta with cream sauces, and fish. An outstanding bargain."
1999 Walnut Crest
Rapel Valley Chile Chardonnay
Score: 87.0
"Velvety texture, dry, with round melon and pineapple flavors, and a touch of spice on the lingering finish. Easy match for poultry, pasta with cream sauces, and fish. An outstanding bargain."
1999 Vina Tarapaca
Maipo Valley [Chile] Chardonnay
Score: 89.0
"Okay-its true that if your guests knew how much you paid for this Chardonnay theyd laugh politely and probably talk behind your back. So if they ask, just tell them its priceless-a rich, velvety wine with nuances of green apple and honey. Fresh and beautifully balanced. Excellent value."
1999 Vina Tarapaca Zavala
Maipo Valley [Chile] [Bordeaux Blend]
Score: 86.0
"This is a wine youll want to put away for 5 to 10 years, as the tannins are a bit coarse at this stage. For now it has rich blackberry fruit with herbal overtones in the nose, and cedar on the palate. Concentrated and aromatic, it will be a beauty when the tannins resolve. Rated for current drinking only."
1999 Vina Tarapaca
Maipo Valley [Chile] Sauvignon Blanc
Score: 90.0
"Sauvignon Blanc is the best value on the market these days, and this is one of the best regardless of price. Bright citrus and dried floral aromas that follow through to the silky palate palate and crisp finish. Perfect as an aperitif or with high acid foods like broiled shrimp drizzled with lemon butter sauce. "
1999 Vina Tarapaca
La Isla Vineyard Maipo Valley [Chile] Sauvignon Blanc
Score: 92.0
"A gorgeous nose of peach and gooseberry is followed by a silky palate with white peach and mineral flavors and a long finish. Bright, crisp, inviting as an aperitif and perfectly suited to a wide range of dishes from veal to risotto to fish."
1999 Errazuriz
El Descanso Estate Curico Valley [Chile] Merlot
Score: 75.0
"Hard, tight, with a bitter edge to the dry fruit. Not one of Errazurizs best efforts."
1998 Errazuriz
El Ceibo Estate Aconcagua Valley [Chile] Cabernet Sauvignon
Score: 86.0
"A more sensual Cabernet youll never find-velvety texture, moderate tannins, lush berry and plum fruit. Angular, mouthfilling , with tobacco leaf overtones in the nose that turn to dry herbal overtones on the palate. "
1996 Concha y Toro Don Melchor
Maipo Valley Chile Cabernet Sauvignon
Score: 87.0
"Herbaceous with cedar and chocolate notes, dry, medium-bodied and quite long. Enjoy with game, roast beef and cheese."
Caliterra
Valle Central Chile Chardonnay
Score: 83.0
"Lush vanilla and apple, spritzy, full-bodied, sour apple finish. Think Swedish meatballs or pate."

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