2010 Cartagena Sauvignon Blanc (San Antonio Valley) – 100% Sauvignon Blanc grape
Greenish yellow. High-pitched bouquet displays scents of lime zest, agave and white pepper, plus a hint of habanero. Dry, incisive citrus and orchard fruit flavors show an emphatically spicy character and pick up a sweet melon nuance on the back half. Offers an intriguing blend of vivacity and richness and finishes with a bright note of lime oil. Excellent Chilean sauvignon blanc. Rated 90 International Wine Cellar
2009 Cartagena Gewurztraminer (San Antonio Valley) – 100% Gewurztraminer grape
This impeccable offering from Casa Marin is in the lean, elegant, cool-climate style of the winery. The 2009 Cartagena Gewürztraminer displays an alluring nose of baking spices, lychee, and pit fruits. Crisp and vibrant on the palate with ample spicy fruit, this outstanding value will drink nicely for several more years. Rated 89 The Wine Advocate
2010 Montgras Carmenère Reserva (Colchagua Valley) – 85% Carmenere and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes
“Dark violet. Blackberry and musky spices on the nose. Juicy, focused and very fruity, almost jammy, offering sweet red and dark berry flavors with a spicy underpinning. Finishes with solid bite, showing good clarity and gentle spiciness.” Rated 88 International Wine Cellar Ripe and fresh black and red fruit, full of soft and ripe tannins that give to this wine a big structure but with a creamy and round texture. Elegant toasty notes from the ageing oak give the perfect frame for a charming and lingering finish.
2009 Vina Ventisquero Queulat Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva (Maipo Valley) – 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grape
2008 version: Dark ruby red; cedar, spice box, red and black fruits, good balance, moderate length. Rated 87 Wine Spectator Inky ruby. Dark berries and cherry on the nose, with a vanilla nuance gaining power with aeration. Lush and creamy on the palate, with sweet blackberry and cherry compote flavors and a repeating vanilla note. A late jolt of bitter chocolate adds a serious quality to the nicely focused, persistent finish. Rated 89 International Wine Cellar
2009 Montgras Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva (Colchagua Valley) – Blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Syrah grapes
Spice box, incense, blue and black fruits, dense, rich, and lengthy. Rated 90 Wine Spectator Dark, baked, warm and spicy, with a touch of soupiness but nothing too scary or dominating. The palate is thorough and fairly lush, with black fruit flavors accented by spice and baked notes. Finishes slightly burnt notes, with licorice and ripe softness. Wine Enthusiast
2008 Vina Chocalan Gran Reserva Blend (Maipo Valley) – Blend of 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Syrah, 15% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10 % Carmenère, and 7% Petit Verdot grapes
Brilliant and deep ruby red color. A powerful and expressive nose, sweet and spicy notes, this wine offers ripe red fruits aromas and jam. Great character and structure in the mouth, it is a bodied wine with a good volume. Soft and firm tannins that provides a high potential of ageing. Creamy, with anisette notes that melts with smoky and chocolate bitter flavors. wespeakwine.com