88 Viña Santa Ema Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo
Valley Select Terroir Reserva 2018 $ 12 A fresh,
minerally essence accents the concentrated raspberry, red
plum and cherry flavors. Crisp acidity shows midpalate,
with a snappy finish that features accents of pomegranate
and dried mint. Drink now. 10,000 cases imported.—K.M.
88 Viña Santa Rita Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo
Valley Medalla Real Gold Medal 2017 $ 20 Ripe,
with roasted plum and dark cherry flavors, flanked by mo-
cha notes. Baker’s chocolate and dried savory herb details
show on the brooding finish. Drink now through 2023.
80,580 cases made, 15,900 cases imported.—K.M.
87 Casas del Bosque Cabernet Sauvignon
Rapel Valley Reserva 2018 $ 13 Effusively minty,
with freshly crushed red fruit and spice flavors that feature
crisp acidity. Dark chocolate notes show on the finish.
Drink now. 5,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.—K.M.
87 Los Maquis Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua
Valley 2017 $ 20 Medium-bodied, with notes of cocoa
powder to the dried red berry and cherry compote flavors.
Dried savory spice and tar elements show on the tannic
finish. Drink now. 4,000 cases imported.—K.M.
87 Viña San Pedro Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo
Valley 1865 Selected Vineyards 2018 $ 15 Taut,
with graphite notes to the dried red fruit, slate and spice
flavors. Chewy tannins and green herbal accents show on
the finish. Drink now. 80,000 cases made, 6,000 cases
imported.—K.M.CHILE
Carmenère & Blends94 Clos Apalta Viñedo Apalta Apalta 2016 $ 160
Refined, with savory richness to the mineral-infused rasp-
berry, red currant and herbal shadings. Creamy hints
emerge midpalate, leading to a crisp, well-structured fin-
ish that lingers with slate and cast iron notes. Carmenère,
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through- 5,339 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.—K.M.
91 Concha y Toro Carmenère Peumo Terrunyo
Peumo Vineyard 2018 $ 40 Big, with savory richness
to the concentrated dark plum, dried cherry and raspberry
tart flavors. Accents of forest floor are powerful and pure-
tasting. Finishes with light smoky notes and hints of dried
green herbs. Drink now through 2024. 11,000 cases made,
2,000 cases imported.—K.M.
91 Los Maquis Lien Colchagua Valley 2014 $ 35
Offers a muscular mix of dried dark cherry, berry and plum
pudding flavors, backed by firm acidity and tannins. In-
tense dark chocolate and Asian spice notes show on the
structured finish, revealing mocha overtones. Carmenère,
Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink
now through 2025. 2,500 cases imported.—K.M.
91 Viña Tarapacá Carmenère Maipo Valley Gran
Reserva 2018 $ 18 Rich and spicy, with concentrated
dark fruit and Asian spice flavors, supported by fleshy tan-
nins and firm acidity. Viscous dried mint and green herbal
accents emerge midpalate, leading to a finish that lingers
with bittersweet chocolate notes. Drink now through - 135,000 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.—K.M.
90 Viña Montes Carmenère Colchagua Valley
Alpha 2018 $ 22 Intense minerality accents the well-
honed dark cherry, currant and plum flavors, loaded with
savory richness. Slate and dried green herbal notes fill the
structured finish. Drink now through 2024. 22,000 cases
made, 1,000 cases imported.—K.M.
90 Viña Santa Ema Carmenère Peumo Amplus
One 2017 $ 30 Juicy, featuring dark plum, Asian spice
and dark currant flavors, accented by minerally nuances.
Loamy hints emerge midpalate, with accents of slate and
dark chocolate on the finish. Drink now through 2023.
1,000 cases imported.—K.M.
89 Concha y Toro Carmenère Peumo Marques
de Casa Concha 2017 $ 25 Snappy accents of lico-
rice and hot stone accent the suave red berry, plum and
cherry tart flavors. Minty hints show midpalate, with a
finish of chocolate and spice. Drink now through 2023.
20,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.—K.M.
89 Viñedos Terranoble Carmenère Maule Valley
Gran Reserva 2017 $ 17 Ripe, with peppery accents
to the roasted plum and raspberry tart flavors, featuring
meaty notes. Dark chocolate, smoke and tar details show
on the tannic finish. Drink now through 2023. 12,000
cases made, 3,000 cases imported.—K.M.CHILE
Other92 Viña Santa Rita Triple C Maipo Valley 2015
$ 40 Mouthwatering flavors of dark cherry, kirsch and
plum tart are loaded with Asian spice accents. The creamy
finish is ripe and rich, with dark chocolate and mocha
notes. Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carme-
nère. Drink now through 2025. 4,335 cases made, 1,113
cases imported.—K.M.
91 Concha y Toro Pinot Noir Limarí Valley
Marqués de Casa Concha 2018 $ 25 Lithe and rich-
tasting, with lusciously spiced red fruit and berry flavors.
Creamy midpalate, featuring a finish filled with forest
floor and minerally accents. Drink now through 2024.
4,500 cases made, 2,500 cases imported.—K.M.
91 Viña Polkura Syrah Marchigue 2016 $ 22
Ripe, rich and powerful, offering exuberant flavors of blue-
berry, cassis and Christmas pudding that are matched to
Asian spice notes. Dense dark chocolate and dried meat
nuances emerge on the creamy finish. Drink now through- 3,900 cases made, 450 cases imported.—K.M.
90 Casas del Bosque Sauvignon Blanc Casa-
blanca Valley Reserva 2019 $ 13 See Best Values,
page 95.
90 Viña Leyda Pinot Noir Leyda Valley Single
Vineyard Las Brisas 2018 $ 22 Delicate and well-
structured flavors of red currant, macerated cherry and
plum are filled with zesty acidity. Minerally midpalate,
with a fresh and savory finish. Drink now through 2023.
7,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.—K.M.
90 Odfjell Carignan Maule Valley Orzada 2018
$ 22 Intense macerated dark berry and cherry flavors are
backed by crisp acidity and medium-grained tannins. Fea-
tures slate and hot spice notes that combine with peppery
hints on the finish. Drink now through 2024. 3,000 cases
made, 400 cases imported.—K.M.
90 Viña Santa Ema Merlot Maipo Valley Reserva
2018 $ 17 A focused style, with intense dried green
herbal flavors flanked by cherry and red plum notes. The
crisp, minerally finish is firm and savory. Drink now
through 2023. 25,000 cases imported.—K.M.
89 Casas del Bosque Pinot Noir Casablanca
Valley Reserva 2017 $ 13 Creamy and supple, with
notes of hot stone to the dried raspberry and cherry
flavors. Sandalwood accents show midpalate, leading to
hints of chocolate and cedar on the finish. Drink now.
4,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.—K.M.
88 Concha y Toro Chardonnay Limarí Valley
Marques de Casa Concha 2018 $ 22 Well-knit
flavors of white cherry, apple and Asian pear are flanked
by buttery and spicy notes. The minerally finish lingers
with savory nuances. Drink now. 15,000 cases made, 5,000
cases imported.—K.M.
88 Viña Santa Ema Merlot Cachapoal Valley
Select Terroir Reserva 2018 $ 12 Well-integrated
dried berry, cherry and forest floor notes are filled with
savory snap. Leafy and green herbal details power the
fresh, firmly tannic finish. Drink now through 2023. 8,000
cases imported.—K.M.
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