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"Beautiful and lively ruby red colour with brilliant hues. The expression of cassis in this wine perfectly represents the Valle Central and its richness in fruit such as cherries and plums. The barrel ageing length thanks to the toast and coffee notes. Initially it shows its structure due to the strong tannins that ends elegant and juicy. The fruit flavours are confirmed by the long and elegant after taste which is balanced in the barreling process." Winemaker notes

Aged in French and American oak barrels. Central Valley, Chile. Alluvial Soil.

"Dark and deep purple. Luscious fruit flavors. Dark plums and blackcurrant, black chocolate with hints of coffee and toasted oak barrels. Notes of dark plums and spice, generously framed by toasty American oak with a soft and well structured mouth ling texture." Winemaker notes

This variety disappeared from its place of origin in M??doc, north of Bordeaux, France following the phylloxera outbreak in the 19th century. It reappeared in Chile at the end of the 20th Century. In Casillero del Diablo Carmenere is smooth and delicate with intense color, smooth, round tannins, and attractive aromas of black currant and chocolate. Ideal with aged cheese.

"Pale greenish yellow with golden and bright hints. Fresh, shows the fruity character from the beginning. Pineapple and peach together with small touches of hazelnut given by the French oak barrels. Wine with good structure, an excellent balance, fresh and lively acidity. Medium bodied with a long and dry end palate. At the end you find green pear and delicate hints of white peach complemented with toast impression. Perfect to enjoy with delicate fish such as grilled sea bass, sole or turbot, garnished with capers or herbs creamy sauces" Winemaker notes

#1 On The Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines Of 2024!

96 Points Wine Spectator
From its inaugural vintage in 1987, Viña Don Melchor aspired to demonstrate that Chilean terroir can produce world-class wines. Maintaining that credo, several years ago it became a stand-alone brand, separate from its parent company, Concha y Toro. The move signaled a shift to distinguish the flagship from Concha y Toro’s primarily large-volume and lower-priced labels. Now in its 35th vintage, the exemplary Viña Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Vineyard has undoubtedly succeeded in its endeavor as a reference for excellence, both in Chile and worldwide, and its 2021 version earns Wine Spectator’s 2024 Wine of the Year honors.

97 Points Vinous
The 2021 Don Melchor is dark garnet red in the glass. The restrained nose offers pure fruity notes such as blackcurrant with hints of leaves and black tea, refined woody aromas, and gentle touches of plum and red bell pepper. In the mouth, it's intense with mild juiciness and rounded tannins. The taut palate gradually grows more profound as it develops cedar flavors at the back of the throat before the long, rewarding finish. A wine that is more suggestive than explicit as it slowly envelops you in its different layers. The added freshness brings out the clarity of the fruity flavors.

MSRP is $175 a bottle.

Organic

This organic blend is a bright, clean, intense ruby red. On the nose, it has a good intensity of aromas with notes of red fruits, cherry, plum and hints of chocolate, coffee, olives, spices, and tobacco. On the palate, it is full, juicy and smooth with good tannins and a persistent and fresh finish.

Organic

Organic / Natural

Vibrant white blend, which offers notes of ripe citrus, orchard fruits, and floral undertones, balanced by a refreshing acidity and a silky finish—an exquisite expression of Chile's southern terroir.

20% Chardonnay, 20% Viognier, 20% Sauvignon blanc, 20% Sauvignon gris, 20% Pinot Gris.
Carbonic maceration with native yeast for 20–25 days. Grapes are pressed, then transferred into used barrels for malolactic fermentation. Unfined, unfiltered, small amount of SO2 added at bottling for stability. Minimal intervention, no enological products added.

Natural / Vegan / No Added Sulfites / Orange Wine

90 points James Suckling
Cloudy mid-orange hue. Stones, apricots and a touch of oranges. Nicely tart and chewy on the medium- to full-bodied palate with a tight, zesty finish. A well-made sauvignon blanc that has undergone skin contact. Drink now. Sauvignon Blanc

Organic

Organic / Biodynamic

#6 on The Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines Of 2025!

96 points Wine Spectator
Aromatically complex and intriguing, this offers a spiced plum pastry note that melds with petrichor, pine, dried violet and cocoa powder elements. The palate is round and richly textured, with Szechuan peppercorn accents to the concentrated black cherry, plum and cassis center. Everything comes together harmoniously on the finish and lingers, with present but integrated tannins. A stunner that should develop nicely in the cellar. Carmenère, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2040.

When Alexandra Marnier-Lapostolle purchased vineyards in Apalta in 1994, her undertaking of excellence began with a vision to create a world-class wine. Few wineries have achieved such notoriety with Carmenère as Clos Apalta, which has made the under-the-radar grape the star of its flagship wine, earning Wine of the Year honors in 2008 with its Clos Apalta Colchagua Valley 2005. Marnier-Lapostolle’s son Charles de Bournet, in charge since 2013, and chief winemaker Andrea Leon have been honing the winery’s efforts on its Apalta estate and its mosaic of exceptional terroir with a forward-looking mindset for relentless improvement on this iconic Chilean winery’s history.

98 points Vinous
The 2021 Clos Apalta comprises 75% Carménère, with the remainder filled out by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, sourced from the eponymous Apalta Vineyard. It was aged for 24 months in oak barrels, two-thirds of which were new. This dark purple wine reveals nuanced aromas of graphite, herbs, dried plums and blackberry marmalade, complemented by mint, boldo and garrigue-like notes over a green bell pepper layer. Plush and ample on the palate, it is lifted by a mild refreshing quality that adds a rare nimbleness to its flow. This long-lasting red is a serious wine, less influenced by Michel Rolland's style than in other years, as the fresh vintage imparted a lighter, less ripe and more expressive character. Clos Apalta is one of those rare Chilean wines that reliably showcases the characteristics of each vintage while maintaining a consistent house style. That steadiness is a boon for consumers, as it allows them to appreciate the impact of different vintages, which is a significant part of the allure of high-quality wines.

100 points James Suckling
Extremely aromatic with red currants, blackcurrants, spices, iodine, paprika and subtle hints of white pepper. Fresh flowers, fresh sage, lavender and some pine needles and sandalwood. Medium-bodied with perfectly integrated tannins that go on for minutes with refined and harmonious fruit that integrates beautifully into the wine, giving it a weightless structure that shows class and verve. Endless balance and length. It’s so balanced that you could drink it now but it will age for decades. A blend of 75% carmenere, 18% cabernet sauvignon and 7% merlot. Best after 2028

91 points James Suckling
A medium-to full-bodied carmenere with lots of dark, grilled cumin, black beans, olives and smoked meat. Dry and tannic with a juicy core of fruit, without being sweet.

#35 on The Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines Of 2025

90 points Wine Spectator
Fans of savory styles will enjoy this red, with a bay leaf and olive cast to the plum and cherry pit core. Generous fresh acidity moves things along, picking up herb and loam accents on the finish around structured tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Carmenère and Cabernet Franc. Drink now.

Don’t let the vintage fool you, this is as fresh as can be, it seems as though it hasn’t aged a day! Pulso evokes intense aromas of sour cherries, red fruits and flowers. This medium-bodied red is delicate on the palate with great balance, elegance and mouthwatering acidity. This is a beautiful example of Malbec with character in excess.

Sustainable with very low intervention. 92% Malbec and 8% Cabernet Franc. Native yeasts with long post-alcoholic fermentation macerations. 3 different vinification techniques are used for Malbec:#1 Traditional vinification with whole berries. #2 Whole berries fermentation + 30% reincorporated stems. #3 Whole berries fermentation in Apollo Eggs for about 120 days.

The Cabernet franc is fermented as whole berries. Aged 12 months in old barrels and Apollo Eggs that allow micro-oxygenation. Only 404 cases were produced.

Located in the coastal region of the Colchagua Valley are the vines that give birth to this wine. The region enjoys a Mediterranean climate: 400 mm rainfall per year concentrated in winter, moderate to high temperatures in summer moderated by the breeze that comes from the mountains in the morning and the ocean in the afternoon. It is a small valley surrounded by mountains from which the soils with decomposed granite originated, in variable depths depending on the slope. A loamy-sand texture that provides the wine with its unique floral aromas. Yields: 8 tons/hectare

Here is a Malbec with a delicate and elegant structure, excellent acidity and a nose full of blueberries, figs, and hints of violets.

Sustainable with very low intervention. 94% Malbec 6% Cabernet franc. The grapes are hand-picked and hand-sorted and the vinification occurs with whole berries. The wine stays in contact with the skins for more than 30 days. A small portion of Malbec was fermented with stems. We are extremely careful with the extraction to obtain very fine tanins. To do this, the best tool is to work with native yeasts and to have good control of the temperatures during fermentation. Aged in old barrels, Apollo eggs and Flexcubes. Unfined and gross filtration. Only 183 cases produced.

This exceptional red boasts a tapestry of enticing aromas and flavours, promising a truly memorable drinking experience. The wine boasts a deep ruby hue, hinting at the richness and complexity waiting to be explored. As you swirl the liquid, admire the vibrant colour intensity and viscosity, a telltale sign of a full-bodied wine.

TerraNoble Reserva Carmenere 2022 is a captivating red wine that promises a delightful drinking experience. From its deep ruby colour and enticing bouquet to its bold fruit flavours and well-balanced structure, this Chilean gem offers a journey for the senses. With its versatility in food pairings and its ability to complement a good cigar, TerraNoble Reserva Carmenere 2022 is sure to become a new favourite midweek libation.

Organic / Natural

Located in the South of Chile, in the region of Bio-Bio, Tinto de Rulo is the project of three friends with the same dream, make artisanal, terroir driven wines. They work closely with small winegrowers, using only grapes from organic vineyards established at least a century ago. They aim to bring out the character of each place, emphasizing minimal intervention in order to showcase all of the vineyard´s characteristics to the bottle. The wine is electric with energy as red fruit seems to jump from the glass. Clean and precise.

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The Cabernet Sauvignon Ungrafted Gravel Soil hails from Isla de Maipo, aged 12 month in used barrels. Light purple in hue, the mild nose offers blackcurrant and cherry soft piracine notes. Terse with polished, slightly reactive, finely grained tannins and a flavorful juicy finish. A nuanced and lively style.

94+ points Wine Advcate
Their second wine, the 2021 Epu is from the same terroir and vineyard in Puente Alto as Almaviva but comes from the younger vines, around 12 years on average. In 2021, the blend is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Carmenere and 5% Merlot (no Cabernet Franc this year). It has a ripe and heady nose, with 14.68% alcohol (15% on the label), mellow acidity and intense notes of red peppers, ripe blackberries and cassis and some spiciness from the oak. It matured for one year in French barriques, only 10% new and 90% second use. It has a little less structure and softer tannins, making it more approachable than previous years, a profile that seems to be the signature of the year. It's medium to full-bodied with velvety, more polished tannins, and it is more delicate and less concentrated, with more finesse. But I find these quite homogeneous and regular, this year with no raisins or dehydrated grapes, and in this vintage, it feels open and expressive.

Organic / Biodynamic

The terrible floods of the Maule River in 2023 hit Gonzales Bastias hard. ??Their vineyards were flooded, although luckily, without damage to the plants, since their advanced age withstand such ocasional disasters. ??But their cellar and winery were wrecked. ??As a result they felt "headless", and that feeling lends its name to the new wine they made following the tragedy. Descabezado was made in their new winery, built above the hill where the old one stood, and it is one hundred percent Pais from their incredible 200 year old plus vines. It fermented from native yeasts, and macerated three days on the skin before a slower, extended three month fermentation. ??Unfined and unfiltered, it shows the loveliest side of Pais, soft on the palate with plenty of berry fruit. ??An easy drinking wine showing the versatility of the grape and the high standards of the wines coming from Chile these days..

Winemaker Notes:
Deep garnet red color. An expressive nose shows red fresh fruits like plums and cherries, accompanied by soft, delicious vanilla and tobacco notes. On the palate it is fresh, with ripe, soft tannins leading a pleasant, slightly sweet finish.