Description: This Viña Tinajas Merlot 2012 from Valle del Maule Chili pours a very deep and dark red, almost black, with a very subdued aroma of dark plums and overripe blackberries. The initial taste is dry and woody, the deep berries coming through with strength just behind. It fills the mouth with dry blackcurrant, blackberries, […]
Chili Shiraz Vina Maipo Reserva 2011
Description: This Chilean Shiraz pours a deep ruby red, and has a light aroma of blackberries and chocolate. To the taste it is full bodied, rich in berry and chocolate spices, along with a hint of vanilla where you might expect some oak to be. It has a long lasting finish that fades leaving a […]
Estevez Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenere 2012
Description: Pouring very deep red, it has the strong aroma of dark fruits and syrah grape. In the mouth, the flavor expands to expose more fruity undertones from the blending of the three grape varieties. Nice clean finish, with only a slight lingering of cherry and tobacco spices, this wine works well with food, but […]
Dona Dominga Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2010
Region: Chile, Colchagua Valley Grapes: 100% Chardonnay Description: A lemon green colour in the glass that hints at a fuller flavour. On the nose, it has light tropical fruits with vegetal notes, complimented and balanced with the French oak. On the palate, it has a buttery, slightly honeyed flavour and notes of fresh peaches with […]
Carta Roja Monastrell Jumilla Gran Reserva 2005
Region: Spain, Jumilla Grapes: 100% Monastrell Description: Made using the Monastrell grapes from the Jumilla region, this is a medium bodied dry red packed full of blackberry and raspberry flavours and a hint of exotic spices. Price: £12.99 Source: Waitrose Occasion: Game, Lamb, hard cheeses Comments: From:
Casillero del Diablo Shiraz Rose 2012
Region: Chile, Rapel Valley Grapes: 100% Rapel Valley Description: Made using the grapes from the Rapel Valley, this is a medium bodied dry rose packed full of blackberry and raspberry flavours and a hint of exotic spices. It has a light fragrance with a smoot and consistant body that leaves with a crisp, fresh finish. […]