Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes
Santa Rita Floresta Cabernet Franc wine tasting note by Amanda Barnes

More about the wine When you think of Cabernet Franc, coastal regions may not be what spring to mind, but...
Miguel Torres Los Inquietos 01 tasting note by Amanda Barnes for the South America Wine Guide

More about the wine Extremely old Malbec vines (over 80 years old!) come to life in this delicious wine from...
Baettig Los Primos Pinot Noir from Malleco in Chile

More about the wine Coming from Chile's deep south, this is one of the most exciting new projects of late...
Roberto Henríquez Molino del Ciego Semillon wine from Itata in Chile produced by winemaker Roberto Henríquez

More about the wine Natural winemaker Roberto Henríquez puts Semillon on the label, but there’s Corinto and many other old...
Altair wine tasting note by Amanda Barnes

More about the wine This long-standing Cachapoal red blend has undergone a transformation in recent years — now focusing on...
Benmarco Expresivo Malbec Cabernet Franc from Susana Balbo Wines, wine tasting note

More about Benmarco Expresivo Benmarco Expresivo Malbec (85%) and Cabernet Franc (15%) blend from Susana Balbo Wines is an exotic...

Cinsault is one of the new belles of the south, and Itata is where she reigns. This wine is taken...
Colome Lote Especial Sauvignon Blanc. Tasting note by Amanda Barnes

More about the wine Salta and finesse don’t always go hand in hand, but this Sauvignon Blanc embodies the finesse,...

This is called ‘Chilena’ because it is one the most Chilean of all the varieties in Chile, Pais. Coming from...
A los Viñateros Bravos Las Curvas Cinsault wine from Itata, Chile produced by winemaker Leo Erazo

More about the wine Inspired by the time time he spent in South Africa’s Swartland, Leo Erazo has been on...
Maycas de Limari San Julian Pinot Noir wine tasting note

More about the wine The slightly warmer sub-region of San Julián further inland on the river terraces gives this silky...
Santa Rita Casa Real wine tasting note by Amanda Barnes

More about the wine Casa Real was one of the early icons of Alto Maipo. Although it is from Alto...

An old vine Carignan coming from vines in Maule that are over 60 years old and are completely dry harvested,...
Talinay Pinot Noir Viña Tabalí. Guide to wines from Limari and the best wines in Chile

A beautifully balanced Pinot Noir from the exceptional Talinay terroir made by emblematic Limarí producer Tabalí. One of the finest...
Kaiken Ultra Cabernet Sauvignon tasting note by Amanda Barnes for the South America Wine Guide

One of the best value Cabs in Mendoza: Filled with ripe red berry fruit & cassis notes as well as...