A wonderful Carmenere from chile, very fruity with delicious soft tannins.
Technical Data:85% Carménère, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Syrah. The grapes are hand and mechanically harvested. 70% of the wine is aged in American oak for 8 months, 30% is aged in stainless steel for 8 months.
Description:Dark and deep crimson red color. Luscious fruit aromas such as, plums and blueberry, also a touch of chocolate with hints of coffee and toasty oak. On the palate, notes of dark plums and spice, generously framed by toasty oak with a soft and well structured mouthfilling texture, it’s almost velvety on the tongue with very supple tannins.
Food Pairing & Service:Excellent with fresh light dishes based in meats, vegetables and fresh herbs. Also a good accompaniment to ripe cheeses such as Gouda, Gruyere or a dry goat cheese.
Score:8/10 Great Value
Suggested Retail Price:$9.49
Awards:87 pts Wine & Spirit Magazine, Winter’05 issue
Technical Data:90% Merlot, 10% Carménère. After fermentation and maceration, 70% of the wine is aged in small American oak barriques for six to eight months, 30% is aged in stainless steel. It is then followed by an additional month in the bottle.
Description:Dark and deep red. Attractive aromas of black plum, smoke, herbs and mocha. Smooth palate with great structure. Fruity taste and full body. Chocolate and herb accents add palate interest.
Food Pairing & Service:Great with bistro food and risotto, pastas or mild cheeses.
Score:8/10
Suggested Retail Price:$9.49
A quite dry and spicy Merlot with a lot of earthyness, somehow it taste a little bit like dusty.
Technical Data:100% Merlot. The grapes are manually harvested during April. The wine is aged for 15 months in new and used French oak barriques, then aged a further 2 months after bottling.
Description:Dark and deep red color. Nose and palate are the same with aromas and flavors and including black ripe cherries, dark berries and a lasting smoky, yet rich, black tar.A complex Merlot velvety in texture with ripe tannins imparting smoothness and balance.
Food Pairing & Service:Goes well with a variety of steaks, roasts, pastas with medium to hearty sauces, and cheeses.
Score:8/10 Great Value
Suggested Retail Price:$15.99
A very dry straight Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile.
Technical Data:100% Cabernet Sauvignon The grapes are manually harvested during April. The wine is aged for 18 months in new (35%) and used (65%) French oak barriques, then aged a further 2 months after bottling.
Description:Bright, deep red color. Aromas and flavors of cherry, chocolate, black tar and smoke. A smooth palate with a silky texture and a long finish. A full bodied, concentrated and round Cabernet, well balanced and tasteful.
Food Pairing & Service:Goes well with steaks, roasts, pasta dishes with robust sauces, and strong cheeses. Could benefit to lay down for a while.
Score:7/10
Suggested Retail Price:$15.99
A complex straight chardonnay loaded with fruits, not overoaked and creamy.
Technical Data:100% Chardonnay. The grapes are manually harvested in March. The wine is fermented in new and used, medium-toasted French Burgundian barriques sur lie for 11 months, then aged for a further 4 months after bottling.
Description:Light, golden yellow color. Tropical aromas of white peach, papaya, mango and hazelnut. Medium-bodied and creamy this chardonnay shows on the palate, a core of peach-papaya accented flavors supported by apple and pears but also refined oak. A long finish.
Food Pairing & Service:Excellent with seafood, poultry, medium-sauced pastas, as well as most cheeses. Serve chilled.
Score:9/10
Suggested Retail Price:15.99
A smooth blended Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile.
Technical Data:90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Carménère. After fermentation in stainless steel tanks, 70% of the wine is aged in small American oak for six to eight months, 30% is aged in stainless steel for 8 months.
Description:Bright, dark red color. Ripe cherries, black currant and dark plums aromas with a touch of toasted oak. Medium-bodied wine with smooth tannins. Plums and cherries flavors followed by lots of oaky flavors some spice and a lingering finish.
Food Pairing & Service:Goes well with the heartiest cuisine, including roasts, game, stews, spicy pasta dishes and robust cheeses. Served at room temperature.
Score:8/10
Suggested Retail Price:$9.49
A very dry and spicy Chilean wine.
Technical Data:21% Carmenère, 43% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon from Casablanca Valley, aged 12 months in French and American oak, 25% new
Description:Deep, dark, opaque garnet color. Toasty aromas, with hints of tobacco and leather. Well structured with mature, ripe fruit that exhibits an evolved complexity with a seamless blending of the three varietals. Velvety, with a medium body and smooth, yet powerful tannins.
Food Pairing & Service:Primus pairs beautifully with duck, beef tenderloin, wild game (venison, elk, squab, rabbit), bitter greens (arugula, endive, radicchio), bell peppers, olives, black pepper and vegetables in general.
Score:7/10
Suggested Retail Price:$14.49
A very spicy Merlot with lots of characters.
Technical Data:95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Casablanca Valley, aged 8 months in French and American, 25% new.
Description:Dark, inky red color. Rich blackberry and cherry aromas spiced with black pepper and tobacco, hints of chocolate, eucalyptus and mint, and a subtle underlay of oak. Rich and full of generous berry flavors with velvety smooth tannins that cool the palate and counterbalance the spiciness of the wine. A hint of earthiness at the end of the palate with a very smoky finish.
Food Pairing & Service:Will pair a wide range of dishes, particularly tomato based dishes, mild cheeses, and red meat.
Score:7/10
Suggested Retail Price:$8.99
A refreshing and crisp Sauvignon Blanc from Chile, not grapefruity at all.
Technical Data:100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Casablanca Valley aged in stainless steel tanks only. No ageing in oak.
Description:Good clarity with a light straw yellow color. Fresh fruit aromas such as citrus also definitely green pepper and cat’s pee aromas, and herbs mingle with floral accents. Zesty flavors that linger gently on the palate, such as green pepper, fresh citrus fruits and a hint of white pepper spiciness for a medium bodied wine . Quite enjoyable.
Food Pairing & Service:Salads, soups,grilled vegetables, fish, seafood, Asian dishes, spicy dishes.
Score:7/10
Suggested Retail Price:$8.99
A creamy style Chardonnay from Chile, very fruity and not overoaked.
Technical Data:100% Chardonnay from the Casablanca Valley, aged 8 months in American and French Oak, 33% new.
Description:Golden yellow color. Elegant floral and tropical aromas framed by honey and toasty oak. Vibrant tropical fruit flavors, followed by pear and apple and refreshingly crisp acidity. Subtle oak and warm spice round out the middle.
Food Pairing & Service:Seafood, grilled lemony fish and chicken, Asian dishes, Mediterranean dishes. Served chilled
Score:8/10
Suggested Retail Price:$8.99
