Tag: cabernet sauvignon

Wine Review: A piece of Bordeaux in Chile–Vina Aquitania Lazuli

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Lovers of Bordeaux and Chilean Bordeaux varietal wines are already probably familiar with more ubiquitous labels like Los Vascos, owned by Chateau Lafite Rothschild and Escudo Rojo, owned by Chateau Mouton Rothschild.  Another Bordeaux investment in Chile that I’ve already reviewed is Agricola Cuvelier from Chateau Leoville Poyferre. However, not enough Bordeaux lovers know about Vina Aquitania.  Continue reading

Latest Tasting Notes June 2020: 4 Diverse Reds

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If you didn’t know, we currently have over 800 tasting notes of Chilean wines uploaded and we’re still in the process of uploading more. Then, I’m going to convert the spreadsheet into something more easily searchable on the site. In the meantime, we’re constantly drinking more wines, so here’s a rundown of what I’ve had lately. Continue reading

Wine Review: 2017 Bestia Wines Bestia Negra Reserva de Familia Strong Red Wine Colchagua Cabernet Sauvignon

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If you want a strong, huge red wine, look no further. The Bestia Negra is exactly that. An aggressive, tannic, alcoholic beast. As the name suggests, it is a perfect match with Strong Red Wine. Very high alcoholic wine at 14.5% from the D.O. Colghagua Valley. Continue reading

Wine Review: 2019 Casa Silva Doña Dominga Cabernet/Carmenere Colchagua

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Doña Dominga is a second label for the well known Casa Silva. The label has the objective of high quality, for a lower price point. Casa Silva is also one of only three wineries with 100% of their vineyards as Certified Sustainable and is also 100% family owned with its origins in the Colchagua Valley. Casa Silva is the most award-winning Chilean winery in the 21st century. Continue reading