Wine Education Service - Chile

Presented by Lena Inger and Sandy Leckie

• 2003 Viña Santa Rita Sauvignon Blanc Floresta 75 Points

  Chile, San Antonio Valley, Leyda Valley

  Pale silver green.
  Very fragrant, grapefruit, ripe tropical fruit.
  Dry, oily, quite tart, fresh tasting, tropical fruit, medium length.

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• 2003 Viña Cono Sur Gewürztraminer 87 Points

  Chile, Bío-Bío Valley

  Pale silver green.
  Aromatic, Turkish delight, almost sickly sweet but becomes more subtle.
  Sweet attack but dry overall, reasonable balance, medium bodied, distinctive.

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• 2003 Carmen Chardonnay Winemaker's Reserve 82 Points

  Chile, Casablanca Valley

  Silver green.
  Sweet and spicy nose, ripe fruit, nutty, oak.
  Oak and ripe fruit in the attack, quite smooth, reasonable balance, medium length, might improve with age.

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• 2002 Casa Silva Carménère Doña Dominga Reserve 86 Points

  Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley

  Inky, almost opaque, bright crimson without a hint of age, very attractive, almost artificial looking.
  Leather and rich fruit nose, soft jammy, oak, redcurrants, mulberry.
  Soft, smooth, sweet attack, fruit and soft tannins, bitter finish, chocolate.

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• 2002 Lapostolle Merlot Cuvée Alexandre Apalta Vineyard 80 Points

  Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley

  Very vibrant blue red.
  Scent of very ripe red fruit, spice, black fruit, black pepper.
  Fruit, chocolate, spice, smooth, soft tannins, medium length.

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• 2002 Montes Alpha Syrah 91 Points

  Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley

  Translucent ruby with no age.
  Subtle delicate fragrance.
  Fruity sweet attack, good balance, excellent length.

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• 1999 Seña 94 Points

  Chile, Aconcagua Valley

  A hint of age, translucent, claret colour.
  A meaty, minty, complex nose.
  Ripe fruits and strong tannins.

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• 2001 Concha y Toro Sauvignon Blanc Private Reserve 78 Points

  Chile, Maule Valley

  Light gold.
  Fairly boring fragrance.
  Very sweet, mild fruit.

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