MAY 31, 2020 • WINE SPECTATOR 81TASTING REPORT | CHILEKim Marcus’ Recommended Wines From Chile
More than 160 wines were reviewed for this report. A free alphabetical list is available at WineSpectator.com/ChileAlpha 053120.
WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews for all wines tasted using the online Wine Ratings search.TOP WINES
WINE SCORE PRICEVIÑEDO CHADWICK Puente Alto 2017 96 $ 330
Pure and powerful, with currant, red plum and pomegranate flavors,
matched to vibrant acidity. The finish is filled with raspberry ganache
and sandalwood notes. Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.CONCHA Y TORO Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto 95 $ 70
Gravas del Maipo 2017
Precise and powerful, with fleshy richness to the dark currant, cassis
and black olive flavors, matched to dried savory accents. Mocha and
dark chocolate details show on the long, richly spiced finish.VIÑA DON MELCHOR Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto 95 $ 120
30 th Anniversary 2017
Suave, with fine-grained tannins supporting dried cherry, red plum
and currant flavors. Cedar and forest floor notes show midpalate,
leading to a long finish of cocoa powder and baker’s chocolate.CLOS APALTA Viñedo Apalta Apalta 2016 94 $ 160
Refined, with richness to the mineral-infused raspberry, red currant
and herbal shadings. Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.CONCHA Y TORO Marques de Casa Concha Etiqueta Negra 94 $ 40
Puente Alto 2017
Tightly packed dark fruit and Asian spice flavors are fine-textured and
backed by medium-grained tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon blend.VIÑA MONTES Alpha M Colchagua Valley 2017 94 $ 105
Powerful and well-structured, with concentrated red fruit and spice
flavors that show cedar and leafy notes. Cabernet Sauvignon blend.VIÑA SEÑA Aconcagua Valley 2017 94 $ 135
Mineral and white pepper notes accent the crisp and pure-tasting
plum, cherry and raspberry flavors. Cabernet Sauvignon blend.VIK Millahue 2014 94 $ 165
Elegant and fine, with sinewy power to the blueberry, dried cherry,
plum compote and raspberry flavors. Cabernet Sauvignon blend.VIÑA ALMAVIVA Puente Alto 2017 93 $ 150
Taut and savory, with fresh green herbal accents to the mineral-
infused red currant and plum flavors. Cabernet Sauvignon blend.CLOS APALTA Le Petit Clos Viñedo Apalta 93 $ 60
Colchagua Valley 2016
Minerally and well-structured, with bright acidity backing the cherry
and raspberry flavors. Cabernet Sauvignon blend.CONCHA Y TORO Cabernet Sauvignon Pirque Terrunyo 93 $ 40
Pirque Viejo Vineyard 2017
Powerful, with savory richness to the dried berry, cherry and red
currant flavors that are backed by firm tannins and acidity.VIÑEDOS EMILIANA Gê Colchagua Valley 2014 93 $ 90
Refined and well-structured, with fresh Kenya AA coffee notes to the
dried red berry, pomegranate and plum flavors. Syrah blend.MONTGRAS Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley 93 $ 100
Intriga Maxima 2015
Ripe and rich, with concentrated dark cherry, plum tart and blackberry
flavors that are creamy and well-spiced.VIÑA SANTA RITA Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley 93 $ 85
Casa Real 2015
Elegant and rich, featuring pure-tasting flavors of spiced cherry, dark
plum and raspberry tart, followed by a creamy finish.TOP WINES (continued)
WINE SCORE PRICEVIÑA ERRÁZURIZ Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve 92 $ 112
Aconcagua Valley 2016
Lithe and refined, with raspberry, cherry and pomegranate flavors,
supported by a wave of fresh acidity. Cabernet Sauvignon blend.VIÑA NEYEN DE APALTA Espíritu de Apalta 92 $ 60
Colchagua Valley 2015
Offers flavors of dark plum, cherry tart and dried blackberry, backed
by firm acidity and fresh tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère.TOP VALUES
WINE SCORE PRICEVIÑA SANTA EMA Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley 91 $ 17
Reserva 2018
A minty aroma accents the concentrated red fruit and spice flavors.VIÑA TARAPACÁ Carmenère Maipo Valley Gran Reserva 2018 91 $ 18
A rich and spicy version, delivering dark fruit and Asian spice flavors.CASAS DEL BOSQUE Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley 90 $ 13
Reserva 2019
Plush, with juicy energy to the apple, pear and gooseberry flavors.COUSIÑO-MACUL Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley 90 $ 17
Antiguas Reservas 2017
A lithe red, featuring focused flavors of cherry, currant and plum.VIÑEDOS TERRANOBLE Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua 90 $ 18
Valley Gran Reserva 2017
Hot stone notes accent the dried cherry, berry and wild spice flavors.CASAS DEL BOSQUE Pinot Noir Casablanca Valley Reserva 2017 89 $ 13
A creamy and supple version, with dried raspberry and cherry flavors.Q 7 Cabernet Sauvignon Rapel Valley Reserva Exclusiva 2017 89 $ 15
Red currant and lingonberry flavors are backed by fresh acidity.VIÑA SIEGEL 1234 Reserva Colchagua Valley 2018 89 $ 15
Features dried plum, raspberry and dark currant flavors. Syrah blend.VIÑA VENTISQUERO Ramirana Apalta Vineyard 89 $ 15
Colchagua Valley 2016
Offers raspberry and red currant notes. Cabernet Sauvignon blend.VIÑA SANTA EMA Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley 88 $ 12
Select Terroir Reserva 2018
Minerally hints accent the raspberry, red plum and cherry flavors.VIÑA CASA SILVA Carmenère Colchagua Valley 87 $ 15
Cuvée Colchagua 2018
Shows a savory freshness to the crisp red fruit and dried berry flavors.MONTGRAS Sauvignon Blanc Leyda Valley Reserva 2018 87 $ 14
Ripe melon and lemon curd flavors are matched to crisp acidity.VIÑA SAN PEDRO Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley 87 $ 15
1865 Selected Vineyards 2018
Taut, with graphite notes to the dried red fruit, slate and spice flavors.VIÑEDOS ERRÁZURIZ OVALLE Merlot-Malbec 86 $ 5
Colchagua Valley Viñedos Marchigüe Panilonco Reserve 2018
Offers dark fruit and Asian spice flavors accented by hints of mint.VIÑA SANTA RITA Sauvignon Blanc Central Valley 120 86 $ 9
Reserva Especial 2018
Flavors of blood orange and lemongrass are well-defined in this white.WS053120_chileRev.indd 81 3/18/20 10:10 AM