{"id":6853,"date":"2025-03-05T03:45:39","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T03:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.michaelpinkuswinereview.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/chilean-wine-tasting-2024\/"},"modified":"2025-03-05T03:45:39","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T03:45:39","slug":"chilean-wine-tasting-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.michaelpinkuswinereview.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/chilean-wine-tasting-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Chilean Wine Tasting 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

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(November 2024) …<\/em><\/strong> I have said much about Chilean wine on these pages of my website. It was my first real love in the wine world, mainly because it was wine I could afford easily and consistently when I was starting my wine education and cellar. Today, Chile still holds a special place in my heart; so when it is time for the annual Chilean Wine Fair I get excited to find out what great wines are coming from the long, thin, perfect-place-to-grow-grapes known as Chile; and what affordable gems will see my cellar (Or the video series).<\/p>\n

(All wines in this report were tasted, but may not be available in Ontario)<\/em><\/p>\n

Four Star Plus Wines<\/strong><\/p>\n

Montes 2020 Montes Wings \"Chile<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
($67.95 – #33354)<\/em> – a Carmenere \/ Cabernet Franc blend that really impresses: silky smooth, slightly earthy, with blue and black fruit and hints of pencil shavings on the finish.<\/p>\n

Montes 2021 Purple Angel<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
($109.95 – #62364)<\/em> – always a killer bottle with a deep dark fruit core with acidity for balance. This is a great age-able wine.<\/p>\n

Montgras 2022 Intriga by Montgras – Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
($23.95 – n\/a)<\/em> – consistently a good bottle of wine, each time I get to try it I’m impressed, vintage-to-vintage; and it is still great value at under-$25. Lots of dark fruit with hints of spice.<\/p>\n

\"ChileMontgras 2022 Rare Grenacha Handcraft 6<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
(no price – n\/a)<\/em> – this wine really floated my boat cause I love a good Garnache. Easy, fresh and clean – pure raspberry with notes of red licorice; super pleasant with a drink-all-day-ness to it.<\/p>\n

Perez Cruz 2023 Pircas – Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
(no price – n\/a)<\/em> – silky and smooth; lots of vanilla, black cherry and all with a good acid punch.<\/p>\n

Vina Vik 2020 VIK<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
($250.00 – n\/a)<\/em> – a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc well-structured with tobacco, spice and dark fruit – quite elegant.<\/p>\n

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Four Star Wines<\/strong><\/p>\n

Concha y Toro 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon – Marques de Casa Concha \"Chile<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
($19.95 – #337238)<\/em> – lovely dark fruit with smoky and vanilla notes all wrapped up by good tannins structure.<\/p>\n

Cono Sur Organic Chardonnay<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
($15.95 – #230565)<\/em> – this Chard tastes premium, for a base model price: good acidity with lots of zip, zig and lemon pop.<\/p>\n

Garces Silva 2022 Boya Cabernet Franc<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
($19.95 – #1162713)<\/em> – fresh, clean and easy. A good fruit forward wine with notes of raspberry and strawberry. Not your average Cab Franc. Boo-ya.<\/p>\n

Luis Felipe Edwards 2021 Marea Syrah<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
(no price – n\/a)<\/em> – silky and slightly meaty with a lovely black cherry seam on the mid-palate.<\/p>\n

Montes 2022 Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
($22.95 – #322586)<\/em> – has always been a good value, and age-worthy bottle at the LCBO; this year it is a tasty mix of blackberry and mint.<\/p>\n

\"ChilePerez Cruz 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Piedra Seca – Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
($22.95 – #36167)<\/em> – a little floral and good fruit that leans mostly red dominant.<\/p>\n

Vina Las Ninas 2022 Casa Bollen Carignan<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
($15.95 – n\/a)<\/em> – not available in Ontario, but if you can put your hand on a bottle I thoroughly recommend it. Fresh and fruit driven with notes of blue and black berry, black cherry and spice.<\/p>\n

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Three-and-a-Half \/ Three-and-a-Half Plus Stars<\/strong>
(wine without a sku number my or may not be available at a later date or through an agent)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

+<\/strong> Carmen 2020 Delanz Cabernet Sauvignon Alto Jahuel<\/strong><\/em><\/span> ($29.95 – #41879)
Concha y Toro 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon – Reserva Privada<\/em><\/strong><\/span> ($19.95 – #570754)
+<\/strong> Cono Sur Bicicleta Viognier<\/strong><\/em><\/span> ($11.65 – #64287) \"Chile
Luis Felipe Edwards 2020 360 Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/em><\/span> (no price)
+<\/strong> Luis Felipe Edwards 2020 Dona Bernarda Red Blend<\/strong><\/em><\/span> (no price)
+<\/strong> Montgras 2022 Montgras ANTU – Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/em><\/span> ($19.95)
\"ChileMontgras 2022 Montgras Day One Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/em><\/span> ($15.75 – #35975)
+<\/strong> Santa Carolina 2020 Reserve de Familia – Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/em><\/span> ($19.95 – #408658)
+<\/strong> TerrAustral 2020 Santa Isle Selected Vineyards<\/strong><\/em><\/span> ($19.95)
Vina Las Ninas NV Las Ninas Traditional Method Sparkling<\/strong><\/em><\/span> ($19.95)
+<\/strong> Vina Las Ninas 2022 Organic Las Ninas Ella Syrah<\/strong><\/em><\/span> ($13.95)
+<\/strong> Vina Vik 2022 VIK A Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/em><\/span> ($48.00)
+<\/strong> Vina Vik 2021 Milla Cala<\/strong><\/em><\/span> ($100.00)
VSPT Wine Group 2022 Leyda Reserva – Pinot Noir<\/strong><\/em><\/span> ($16.00)<\/p>\n

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