Corralillo Winemaker’s Blend 2009 by Matetic Vineyards

IMG_0721 Grape Varieties: 63% Syrah, 16% Cabernet Franc, 16% Malbec, 4% Merlot.

Very good wine with red plums, currents and black raspberries over baking spice and cacao with a floral note. The medium tannins are ripe and round balancing the medium minus acidity. The wine has good complexity. The finish is medium plus and sweet. Drink now and for 3-4 years.

http://matetic.com/en/vino/corralillo-winemakers-blend-2009-en/

Nuevo Mundo Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2010 by De Martino

Grape Variety: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Malbec

Very good minus wine with mixed ripe blueberry and red berry fruit over baking spice and touch of cocoa. The fruit has medium plus intensity and very good concentration. The wine shows good complexity and structure, with a medium length. Drink now and for 4-5 years.

http://www.nuevomundowines.com/eng/productos.php?id_cat=1

Classic Series Malbec by Montes

Grape Variety: 100% Malbec

Good wine with medium fruit intensity led by bright red fruits and fresh blueberries and touch of baking spice. The medium tannins are grippy and balance the medium minus acidity giving good structure. The finish is medium and sweet. Drink now and for the next 3 years.

http://www.monteswines.com/english/nuestros_vinos/alpham.php?t=classic_ma

Quatro 2009 by Viña MontGras

Grape Variety: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Malbec; 15% Carmenere, 15% Syrah

Very good wine with medium plus intensity of mixed black plum and red berries, chocolate, fresh cut herbs and baking spice. The wine has very good fruit concentration, medium rounded tannins and good acidity that give great structure. Drink now and for 4-5 years.

http://www.montgras.cl/english/vinos_quatro.htm

Gran Reserve Malbec 2006 by Viña Chocalan

Grape Varieties: 100% Malbec

Very good minus wine with mixed ripe black plum and black raspberry over vanilla and touch of laurel. The fruit has very good concentration and medium plus intensity. The wine is balanced and has a medium plus finish. Drink now and for the next 3-5 years.

http://www.chocalanwines.com/eng/vinos_gran_reserva_malbec.htm

Gran Reserva Blend 2009 by Viña Chocalan

Grape Variety: 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Syrah, 15% Malbec, 10%, Cabernet Franc, 9 % Carmenère, 4% Petit Verdot

Good wine with good complexity and fruit intensity. The mixed jammy red and black fruit are backed with a touch of baking spice and an earthy note. The tannins are medium and round, the medium acidity adds structure. Drink now and for the next 3-4 years.

http://www.chocalanwines.com/eng/vinos_gran_reserva_blend.htm

Las Cruces 2008 by De Martino

Grape Variety: 65% Malbec, 35% Carmenère plus

Very Good wine of rich black fruit, blueberries and mixed sweet herbs and touch of cigar box. The fruit concentration is good and has medium intensity. The tannins are medium and chalky, with the medium acidity it has good balance. The finish is medium minus. Drink now and over the next 4-5 years.

http://www.demartino.cl/web/pag_producto.php?cat=2&pro=7

Cenit 2008 by Viña Caliterra

Grape Variety: 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Malbec, 21% Petit Verdot, 15% Carmenere

Very good plus wine with medium plus fruit intensity and medium grippy tannins. The mix of red berry and dark ripe plums has a smoky note and sweet dusty herbs. The wine has good structure and balance. Drink now and for the next 7-8 years.

http://caliterra.com/our-wines/cenit/

Organic Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenere 2010 by Cono Sur

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Carmenere 30%, Syrah 3%, Malbec 2%

Good wine with a mix of red and dark fruit including ripe black cherries and black currents with an herbal note. The tannins are medium and a little rustic, medium minus acid, not much structure. The wine has some complexity and a medium minus finish. Drink now and for 2-3 years.

http://www.conosur.com/wp2/wp-content/uploads/file/fichas-tecnicas/organico/organic_cabernet_sauvignon_carmenere_2010_english.pdf