94 VIK Millahue 2014 $ 165 Elegant and finely
crafted, with sinewy power to the blueberry, dried cherry,
plum compote and raspberry flavors. Rich, smoky nuances
emerge midpalate, featuring a creamy finish that offers plush
chocolaty accents and minty savoriness. Cabernet Sauvi-
gnon, Carmenère and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through- 2,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.—K.M.
93 Viña Almaviva Puente Alto 2017 $ 150 Taut
and savory, with loads of freshly crushed green herbal ac-
cents to the mineral-infused red currant and plum flavors.
Cedary midpalate, featuring a burnished finish filled with
spicy notes. Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Cabernet
Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Drink now through 2026.
15,000 cases made, 2,400 cases imported.—K.M.
93 Clos Apalta Le Petit Clos
Viñedo Apalta Colchagua Val-
ley 2016 $ 60 Minerally and
well-structured, with bright acidity
backing the concentrated cherry
and raspberry flavors. Dried green
herbal notes and peppery hints
show on the fresh finish. Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot and Carme-
nère. Drink now through 2024.
3,700 cases made, 1,000 cases
imported.—K.M.CHARLES DE BOURNET
MARNIER LAPOSTOLLE
Owner93 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Pirque
Terrunyo Pirque Viejo Vineyard 2017 $ 40 Power-
ful, with savory richness to the dried berry, cherry and red
currant flavors that are backed by firm tannins and acid-
ity. Forest floor components extend on the crisp, pure-
tasting finish, showing hints of mint. Drink now through- 5,500 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.—K.M.
93 MontGras Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley
Intriga Maxima 2015 $ 100 Ripe and rich, featuring
concentrated dark cherry, plum tart and blackberry flavors
that are creamy and well-spiced. Very toasty midpalate,
with a long, plush finish filled with baker’s chocolate and
cardamom notes, revealing hints of sea salt. Drink now
through 2025. 2,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.—K.M.
93 Viña Santa Rita Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo
Valley Casa Real 2015 $ 85 Features concentrated
spiced cherry, dark plum and raspberry tart flavors, backed
by firm acidity and medium-grained tannins. Bittersweet
chocolate notes fill the creamy finish. Drink now through - 1,257 cases made, 249 cases imported.—K.M.
91 Viña Santa Ema Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo
Valley Reserva 2018 $ 17 See Smart Buys, page 95.
91 Viñedos Terranoble Lahuen Chile 2017 $ 38
Lively, with notes of hot paprika to the powerful roasted
cherry, plum and black olive flavors. Plenty of peppery ac-
cents show midpalate, leading to tar and slate details on
the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon blend. Drink now through - 1,500 cases made, 250 cases imported.—K.M.
90 Viña Bouchon Cabernet Sauvignon Maule
Valley J. Bouchon Block Series 2017 $ 20 Crunchy
minerality accents the concentrated red plum and cherry
flavors, with minty hints. The snappy finish offers choco-
late and Asian spice notes. Drink now through 2024. 1,000
cases made, 1,000 cases imported.—K.M.
90 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo
Valley Marques de Casa Concha 2017 $ 25 Rich,
featuring fleshy dark fruit flavors supported by firm
tannins and acidity. Notes of hot stone show midpalate,
with accents of dried meat, savory herb and Asian spice
on the finish. Drink now through 2023. 75,000 cases made,
12,000 cases imported.—K.M.
90 Cousiño-Macul Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo
Valley Antiguas Reservas 2017 $ 17 Lithe, featuring
focused cherry, currant and plum flavors, flanked by accents
of white pepper. Minerally midpalate, offering a finish filled
with freshly crushed green herbal notes. Drink now through - 37,000 cases made, 8,400 cases imported.—K.M.
90 MontGras Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley
Intriga 2017 $ 40 A vibrant style, with crunchy
acidity to the cherry, roasted plum and dried raspberry
flavors, matched to concentrated espresso notes. Herbal
and dark chocolate shadings emerge on the finish. Drink
now. 10,600 cases made, 500 cases imported.—K.M.
90 Viñedos Terranoble Cabernet Sauvignon
Colchagua Valley Gran Reserva 2017 $ 18 This is
filled with hot stone notes to the dried cherry, berry and
wild spice flavors, backed by taut acidity. Cigar box and
forest floor accents show midpalate, with dusty mineral-
ity on the finish. Drink now through 2024. 13,000 cases
made, 5,000 cases imported.—K.M.
89 Apaltagua Cabernet Sauvignon Curicó
Valley Tricao Vineyard Selection Envero Gran
Reserva 2017 $ 17 Juicy, with dried red berry, spiced
cherry and licorice flavors, accented by savory spice notes.
Herbal and minty nuances linger on the lively, direct fin-
ish. Drink now. 6,000 cases imported.—K.M.
89 Viña Haras de Pirque Cabernet Sauvignon
Maipo Valley Hussonet Gran Reserva 2016 $ 15
Focused, with dried green herbal notes to the concentrated
dark fruit and Asian spice flavors. Slate and French roast
accents show on the crisp finish. Drink now through 2023.
2,500 cases imported.—K.M.
89 MontGras Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley
Antu 2018 $ 25 Concentrated red currant and plum
tart flavors are flanked by intense spice and white pepper
accents in this savory style. Notes of dried basil linger on
the ripe finish. Drink now through 2023. 4,000 cases made,
1,000 cases imported.—K.M.New Releases: Chile89 Viña Santa Ema Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo
Valley Amplus 2017 $ 30 Cedar and cigar box notes
accent the lithe dried berry and raspberry flavors. The finely
textured finish lingers with mineral and cooking spice de-
tails. Drink now through 2023. 1,000 cases imported.—K.M.89 Viña Tarapacá Cabernet
Sauvignon Maipo Valley Gran
Reserva 2018 $ 18 A muscular,
sinewy style, with inky notes to the
plum tart, dark currant and olive fla-
vors, backed by firm acidity and tan-
nins. Hints of roasted meat show on
the finish. Drink now. 450,000 cases
made, 1,500 cases imported.—K.M.SEBASTIÁN RUIZ
Winemaker88 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon
Marchigue Serie Riberas Gran Reserva 2018 $ 17
Big and fleshy, with inky and black tar accents to the dark
cherry and roasted plum flavors. Chocolate and dried
thyme notes show on the ripe finish. Drink now through- 66,600 cases made, 20,000 cases imported.—K.M.
88 Viña Cono Sur Cabernet Sauvignon-
Carmenère-Syrah Chile Organic 2018 $ 14 The
zesty raspberry and cherry tart flavors exhibit good cut,
with crisp acidity. Appealing green herbal notes show
midpalate, featuring a finish of roasted plum and espresso
details. Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Syrah. Drink
now through 2023. 70,000 cases made.—K.M.
88 Viña Santa Ema Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo
Valley Reserva 2017 $ 15 Minty details accent the
taut dried red fruit and berry flavors. Notes of underbrush
show midpalate, leading to a finish filled with fresh acid-
ity and dried spice hints. Drink now through 2023. 25,000
cases imported.—K.M.
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