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Ventisquero Yali Wild Swan Cabernet-Sauvignon Maipo 2014

Ventisquero Yali Wild Swan Cabernet-Sauvignon Maipo 2014

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Ventisquero Yali Wild Swan Cabernet-Sauvignon Maipo 2014

Dark color with purple hue. Nose of black berries, spices and oak notes. Medium bodied with a present rustic twist on the palate with fruit, spices and oak flavors. Quite dense for the price, perfect to go with your grilled dishes on this upcoming and the awaited BBQ season! Good (87)

Made of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Syrah. Aged 4 months in oak barrels . Alcohol level of 13%

Available at the SAQ for 11,00$ (Code SAQ : 12525437)

Yali brand website: yali.cl

Producer’s website, Ventisquero : ventisquero.com

Both names are represented in Québec by Univins : univins.ca

Hacienda Araucano Carmenere Reserva Colchagua 2013

Hacienda Araucano Carmenere Reserva Colchagua 2013

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Hacienda Araucano Carmenere Reserva Colchagua 2013

Dark purple color. Nose of black berries, spices, bitter chocolate and grilled greeen bell pepper. Silky mouthfeel that covers some strenght and bitterness, all classical Carmenere caracteristics. May not be long, exactly like the remaining time before grilling red meat dishes on the BBQ in the upcoming warmer season. I’m hungry now! Good (87)

Made of 100% Carmenère. Aged 10 months in 1 year old oak barrels. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 15,00$ (Code SAQ : 10694413)

François Lurton / Hacienda Araucano’s website: francoislurton.com

Sample proposed by la Société de vins fins: sdvf.ca

Hacienda Araucano Syrah Reserva Lolol Valley 2014

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Hacienda Araucano Syrah Reserva Lolol Valley 2014

Dark violet color. Powerful nose of black berries, spices and smoke. Flavors of dark berries, blue grapes, pepper, incense and vanilla. Has some strength, it’s young and tasty. Pretty good buy! Good+ (88)

Made of Syrah. Aged 8 months in one year old oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Available at the SAQ for 10,90$ (Code SAQ : 11975073)

Sample proposed by la Société de vins fins: sdvf.ca

François Lurton / Hacienda Araucano website : francoislurton.com

Sena Chadwick Mondavi Sena Aconcagua 1997

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Sena Chadwick Mondavi Sena Aconcagua 1997

Dark on its center and orange on the rim. Beautiful aged Cabernet Sauvignon nose, almost Bordeaux-like. More rough on the palate, austere and less pretty. Overall it was a good wine event if did not reached my expectations. Very good (89)

Made of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% Carmenère. Aged 16 months in french oak barrels, 43% being new. Alcohol level of 14,7% 

The 2011 vintage is currently available at the SAQ for 120,75$ (Code SAQ : 12301839)

Sena’s website : sena.cl

Represented in Québec by : markanthonyfinewinemerchants.com

De Martino Legado Cabernet-Sauvignon Reserva Maipo 2008

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De Martino Legado Cabernet-Sauvignon Reserva Maipo 2008

Dark ruby color. Typical nose of a Cabernet based wine beginning its maturation. It’s fine, fruity, have a hint of leather, of tobacco, some spices and bitter chocolate aromas. Silky yet still concentrated, this is just so good. Long tasty finish. This is the type of wine that would change your mind about cellaring Reserva range Chilean wines. For its showing and how much I’ve liked this wine, I’m giving this note: Excellent (91)

Made of Cabernet-Sauvignon. Aged 12 months in french oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5% 

The 2012 vintage is currently available at the SAQ for 17,85$ (Code SAQ :  00642868)

De Martino’s website: demartino.cl

Represented in Québec by : vinsbalthazard.com

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Clos des Fous Grillos Cantores Cabernet-Sauvignon Cachapoal 2012

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Clos des Fous Grillos Cantores Cabernet-Sauvignon Cachapoal 2012

Medium dense garnet color. Aromas of red berries, plum, leather, dry flowers and seems a little austere for now. More open, expressive and charming on the palate with the same flavor profile as what noticeable on the nose. This wine is fresh and is claiming for a place at your table to be shared and enjoyed. Very good (89)

Made of Cabernet-Sauvignon from a vineyard located at an altitude of 2000 meters. Aged in concrete tanks. Alcohol level of 14%

Was release in a recent SAQ Cellier delivery and cost 21,50$ (Code SAQ: 11927813)

Clos des Fous website : closdesfous.com

Proposed by in a recent event : reserve-selection.com