Dark, concentrated colour accurately foreshadows intense blackcurrant and blackberry character which is backed by cinnamon, clove and a whiff of green herb. Lightly sweet ripe fruit is supported by solid tannic structure, well-balanced acidity and a light splash of milk chocolate on the well-integrated finish.
The new vintage of Errazuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon is the kind of wine you want to take to a barbecue. The 2012 is a real extrovert Chilean red with concentrated blackcurrant and black plum flavours carried on lively acidity and wrapped in spicy vanilla oak. It comes from the same vineyard that produces the Don Maximiano Cabernet but is a fraction of the price.
Medium ruby. Red berry-fruits, vanilla notes from the oak and a light perfumed touch. Medium-bodied, well-balanced; the fine tannins are less tight than most Chilean reds for a more elegant mouthfeel. Nice finish on the same theme. Ready to drink.
An ambitious blend of Cab Sauv, Merlot and Syrah. Expressive nose of ripe red fruits, menthol and obvious oak (coconut, pastry notes). Full-bodied but velvety on the palate, seductive; the tender tannins are in good balance with the fruity extract. Finish is firm.
A bargain at the price. This wine from the north of Chile is dense purple-ruby in colour with a smoky, savoury nose of blackberries and white pepper; full-bodied, dry and richly extracted with freshening acidity.
Another stellar bargain from the Bicicleta brand. Pale straw colour with a bouquet of peach and lemon. Medium-bodied, fresh and dry with a clean finish. Can’t beat the price.
Clear pale yellow. Complex nose of flowers, oranges, pineapples and pears. From a hot year, this is surprisingly full-bodied and rich, with sweet peach, apricot, lemon and lime flavours followed by a graceful, long, minerally finish. If you like your SBs rich and unoaked, this is for you.