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Taste $12-$90 Vinedos Emiliana Chilean Wines Rated 91& 93 pts by Wine Spectator
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Monday February 23, 2009 |
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Speaker: Fernando Pavon, Wine Ambassador, Vinedos Emiliana
Fernando Pavon led us in a journey through the geography and production of Chilean wine. Vinedos Emiliana is an initiative of Chile’s Guilisasti family dedicated to producing wines from organic grapes and made in accordance with biodynamic principals. The Guilisastis have a long and proud tradition of winemaking through their involvement with the world-renowned Concha y Toro label. Emiliana’s three winemaking facilities are located in Los Robles and Palmeras in the Colchagua and in the Maipo Valley. The Guilisasti family recruited consulting enologist Alvaro Espinoza to work with Emiliana’s resident winemaker, Antonio Bravo, on all of the four distinct collections of award-winning labels. Priced from $12 to $90 the wines complement every occasion. We tasted 12 wines from Emiliana, Concha y Toro and an Italian sparkling. Everyone liked the Italian sparkling Maschio dei Cavalieri Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Emiliana Natura Sauvignon Blanc 2008 was the favorite Sauvignon Blanc. Emiliana Novas Chardonnay 2008 was the favorite Chardonnay. Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 was the favorite red. Emiliana Coyam 2006 placed second favorite red. Everyone was impressed with the quality and the low cost of the Chilean wines.
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| Aperitif |
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Full Retail Price $ |
Maschio dei Cavalieri Prosecco di Valdobbiadene
Sparkling white with light gold color, creamy texture. Aromas of candied citron and acacia. Soft, fresh, with an elegant finish.
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$14.95 |
| Flight I - Sauvignon Blanc |
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Palo Alto Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Crisp, fresh, aromas complemented by flavors of grapefruit that mingle with mineral and herbal notes on the palate. Serve with seafood and salads. |
8 |
$12.99 |
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Emiliana Natura Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Light greenish yellow color.
Crisp nose, grapefruit, white fruit, citrus and mineral aromas and palate. Balanced acidity. Delicate, goes well with seafood or white meats. Organic viticulture brings out the vineyard terroirs. The favorite of this flight. |
16 |
$10.99 |
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Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Greenish yellow color. Flint in soil. Mineral and chalky notes in nose and palate. Elegant.
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6 |
$24.99 |
| Flight II - Chardonnay |
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Emiliana Novas Chardonnay 2008
23 year old vines. Organically grown grapes. 50% oak and 50% steel. Green color. Big nose, long finish. The favorite of this flight. |
12 |
$16.99 |
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Marques de Casa Concha Chardonnay 2007
Aged nine months in French oak barrels. Tropical fruit aromas with hints of vanilla on the nose. Full and intense on the palate with a very long finish. More of a California style.
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9 |
$18.99 |
| Flight III - Red |
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Emiliana Novas Carmenere-Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
80% Camenere, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Alcohol. Full fruit, spice and more structure. |
14 |
$16.99 |
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Casillero del Diablo Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Deep ruby red color. Aged in 100% stainless steel. Cassis and black cherry aromas, smooth with little tannin. Drink now. |
1 |
$11.99 |
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Emiliana Natura Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Aged in stainless steel. Deep color, dark chocolates and cherries on the nose. Velvet. Concentrated fruit. Little tannin. |
5 |
$10.99 |
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Emiliana Novas Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot 2005
Cabernet Sauvignon 70% Merlot 30%. Organically grown grapes. Great fruit, softer, some tannin, more robust, long finish. |
9 |
$17.00 |
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Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 1 year in French oak. 60% virgin barrels, Black cherry aroma, with hints of vanilla and coffee, great fruit. Complex, will age. The favorite of this flight. |
29 |
$20.00 |
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Emiliana Coyam 2006
34% Syrah, 17% Camenere, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec,3% Mouvedre
Biodynamic agriculture. Lush black fruit, subtle oak and sweet spices. This opulent juicy red meets the maximum expression of the terroir. The second favorite of this flight.
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$29.99 |
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