As with the previous Wines of Chile "Blogger Tastings" I was able to take part in an online group tasting of eight Chilean wines with a specific focus. This years event was called "RED RED WINE" - (Cool Climate Red Wines From Chile). Below is a picture of the line-up which included four cool climate Pinot Noir's and four cool climate Syrah's.
Here are my short tasting notes of each wine. If you want to read the full in-depth review of each, then just click on the linked title of each wine:
2009 Valdivieso Pinot Noir Reserve - Casablanca Valley
Nose: red raspberry, red currant, cranberry, chalky earth, and hints of dried herb
Flavors: red raspberry and black cherry flavors, hints of soil and leather, and a touch of dried herb
Notes: Fresh Acidity, Bold red fruit, hearty
Score: 91 Points
2009 Viña Casablanca Nimbus Estate Pinot Noir - Casablanca Valley
Nose: brambly raspberry jam, vanilla, oak, anise, and hints of sage
Flavors: blackberry, black currant, graphite, licorice, spice, and cedar
Notes: long finish, big dry tannin, cab-drinkers Pinot
Score: 90+ Points
2009 Veramonte Ritual Pinot Noir - Casablanca Valley
Nose: red raspberry, black cherry, red licorice, mineral, smoke, and toast
Flavors: red raspberry, black cherry, dark chocolate, mineral, and subtle hints of oak and spice
Notes: Firm, but very ripe tannin, structured, balanced acidity
Score: 90+ Points
2008 Cono Sur Ocio Pinot Noir - Casablanca Valley
Nose: fresh strawberry preserves, blueberry muffins, and chocolate covered raspberry sticks
Flavors: candied strawberry, blueberry, mineral, red-fruit driven
Notes: Delicious Factor! Sweet tannin, fruit forward
Score: 94 Points
2009 Tamaya Syrah Reserva - Limarí Valley
Nose: luscious black raspberry, blueberry pancake, acacia, potting soil, and barbecued meats
Flavors: black currant, cassis, touch of orange blossom, blueberry
Notes: rich, powerful ,well-made, complex, balanced oak, acid, and fruit
Score: 91 points
2006 Loma Larga Syrah - Casablanca Valley
Nose: black currant, cassis, dried herbs, mineral, soil, scorched earth, and dark chocolate truffle
Flavors: black fruit character, that combines with savory dark chocolate and a touch of rosemary
Notes: bold and aggressive tannin, age worthy, big black fruit, terroir
Score: 90 Points
2009 Undurraga T.H. Syrah - Leyda Valley
Nose: brambleberry, mulberry, vanilla, and hints of "hi-c fruit" almost candied and synthetic punch
Flavors: rich blackberry, creme de cassis, licorice, and graphite flavors.
Notes: slightly spiritous, Aussie-like, chunky tannin
Score: 86 Points
2009 Hacienda Araucano Syrah Reserva - Lolol Valley
Nose: earthy blackberry, eucalyptus, pencil led, and crushed rocks
Flavors: black cherry, rustic blackberry, spice, pepper
Notes: firm and dry tannin, rustic, terroir driven
Score: 89 points
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Chilean wines are amongst my favorite. 2006 Don Melchor Cabernet Conch Y Toro to be exact.
I have not yet know what is the taste of sweet red wine. But I'm willing to try it if there is a chance because someone says a wine is also good for our body.
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