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Chile - The Old & New from the House of Chadwick
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Tuesday, October 10, 2006 |
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Speakers: Carlos Miquel, North America & Caribbean Regional Director Vinedo Chadwick
We tasted 14 fantastic wines from Errazuriz, Caliterra, Sena, and Vinedo Chadwick. Errazuriz Sauvignon Blanc Estate - Casablanca Valley - 2005 was the favorite white. Errazuriz Max Reserva Shiraz - Aconcagua Valley -2004 was the favorite of Flight II. Errazuriz Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon -2004 was the favorite Cabernet Sauvignon. Errazuriz Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve - Aconcagua Valley -2003 was the favorite Super Chilean. Viņedo Chadwick - Aconcagua Valley -2001 was the second favorite Super Chilean. Arboleda Carmenčre - Colchagua Valley - 2003 was liked by all.
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| Flight I: Famous Casablanca Valley gets New Competition |
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Errazuriz Sauvignon Blanc Estate - Casablanca Valley - 2005
Perfumed aroma, crisp, tropical fruit on the palate, balanced, the favorite of this flight.
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11 |
$11.00 |
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Arboleda Sauvignon Blanc - Leyda Valley - 2005
Aroma of fresh cut grass and green pepper. Not as crisp on the palate. |
6 |
$15.00 |
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Errazuriz Chardonnay Wild Ferment - Casablanca Valley - 2004
Golden color, natural yeast used, barrel fermented, 66% new oak, mineral, apple and ripe melon a buttery finish. |
7 |
$21.00 |
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Errazuriz Sauvignon Blanc Late Harvest - Casablanca Valley - 2005
Pale yellow, color. Late picked and botyitis affected fruit is cold fermented and left with 88% risidual sugar. Sweet with ripe fruit and balanced acidity.
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All Liked |
― bottle$14.00 |
| Flight II: New Reds Varietals from Chile |
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Caliterra Tribute Malbec - Colchagua Valley - 2004
Violet color, fruit forward, soft. |
0 |
$15.00 |
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Caliterra Tribute Shiraz - Colchagua Valley - 2004
85% Shiraz, 15% Malbec, Pepper, spice on nose, long finish. |
4 |
$15.00 |
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Errazuriz Max Reserva Shiraz - Aconcagua Valley - 2004
Purple color. Spicy, pepper aromas with black fruits on the palate. Ripe tannins and nuances of oak Long and complex finish. The favorite of this flight.
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16 |
$21.00 |
| Flight III: The long lost Bordeaux Varietal |
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Arboleda Carmenčre - Colchagua Valley - 2003
Black pepper and red cherry on the nose and palate. Medium bodied. Peppery and spice on the finish. |
Liked By All |
$15.00 |
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Errazuriz Camernere Single Vineyard - Aconcagua Valley - 2004
Was not received for the tasting.
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NA |
$20.00 |
| Flight IV: Cabernet Sauvignon is still King in Chile |
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Caliterra Tribute Cabernet Sauvignon - Colchagua Valley - 2004
86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Malbec, 5% Shiraz. Aged in14 months in french and american oak barrels; 20% new . Deep ruby red color. Aromas of ripe red and black fruits gradually give way to rich notes of vanilla, toast, and chocolate. The ripe flavors are balanced on the palate by fresh acidity. Big round tannins make this a full bodied Cabernet. |
3 |
$17.00 |
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Errazuriz Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon - 2004
92% Cabernet sauvignon. 8% Shiraz 14 months in american oak.Blackberry aromas and flavors in nose and palate. Medium-body, with dark cocoa and smoke notes.The favorite of this Flight.
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20 |
$21.00 |
| Flight IV: "The Super Chileans" |
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Errazuriz Shiraz La Cumbre - Aconcagua Valley - 2003
Purple color, 100 % Shiraz. Aged in French and american oak. Spicy aromas, full bodied, balanced, long finish. |
7 |
$40.00 |
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Errazuriz Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve - Aconcagua Valley - 2003
Blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Shiraz, 10 % Petit Franc. Aged in 100% French oak.Deep ruby red color and ripe, intense fruit on the nose, with notes of blackberry and cassis. The smooth, toasted character of cocoa beans and chocolate is contributed by the French oak.
The palate is at first smooth but grows in volume. This wine finishes with a wonderful balance of structure, freshness complexity and elegance. The favorite of this flight. |
15 |
$50.00 |
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Seņa - Aconcagua Valley - 2002
70.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19.8% Merlot, 9.8% Carmenčre. Ripe fruit, black cherry, blackberry and blueberry complexity on the nose, are emphasized by spicy notes of sandalwood and cedar, vanilla and toast. Spicy, chalky tannins create a lively sensation on the palate. The wine fills the mouth on entry and carries through to a long finish. The big tannin structure should allow the wine to age very well and continue gaining in complexity for many years |
8 |
$72.00 |
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Viņedo Chadwick - Aconcagua Valley - 2001
100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Dried cherry, black truffle and chocolate on the nose with notes of mint, rosemary and leather. On the palate, the wine is lush, with layers of blackberry and black cherry flavors and ripe spicy tannins. The lingering finish is rich with berry fruit and a light mineral note. The finely grained silky tannins and excellent acidity give this wine the balance to mature for many years. The second favorite of this flight.
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14 |
$55.00 |
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