Mellow, ripe red fruit on the nose and soft, lightly sweet fruits with a suggestion of bitter cherry flavour, gentle tannins and a splash of milk chocolate on the finish.
Cab Sauv (33%) and Syrah (29%) lead in this six-varietal blend. Opens with savoury-toned aromas of red cherry, cedar and chocolate. Maritime-influenced vineyards ensure bright acidity and an elegant structure. Firm tannins and black cherry and mocha flavours lead to a toasty spice finish. Match with stewed meat.
Cab Sauv (61%) and Carménère (29%) dominate this five-varietal blend, with splashes of Syrah, Carignan and Petit Verdot. Deep aromas and rich flavours of black cherry, cocoa and cedar. Ripe, plush tannins frame the concentrated, full-bodied palate. Liquorice lingers long on the finish. Match with beef.
Mellow citrus, tropical fruit and banana with a light oaky vanilla note and creamy texture, all kept in balance by brisk acidity and an agreeable trace of mineral.
The fresh white grapefruit– and jasmine-scented nose perks you right up. An herbaceous liveliness combines with citrus flavours and lingering white pepper. These ocean-influenced organically grown grapes make a very expressive, well-balanced quaff. Delicious with lemon-stuffed roast chicken.
Mostly Carménère with some CS and a little Merlot, this spent only a short time in French oak, but has the spicy aromas and flavour from that experience. Deep plum red with generous nose of blueberries, green pepper, herbs and coffee. Full-bodied, with chocolate cherries on the palate. I had mine with burgers, but it deserves a grilled ribeye.
Characteristic Apalta qualities for Chile’s signature grape: ripe, rich and concentrated, accompanied by chocolate notes. Fragrant smoky tobacco and spicy paprika lead to flavourful sweet blueberry and black fruits. A dry, warm cassis finish follows. Match with chicken rubbed with herbs and spices.