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Wines of Chile Terroir Tasting Tonight

I will be participating in the Wines of Chile online tasting. I’ll be live-tweeting throughout the evening at @vinegeek and you can follow all the action via the hashtag #BlogChile. Look for a full post from me by the weekend. Below are the wines we’ll be tasting:

 

Sauvignon Blanc

1. Vina Casablanca ‘Nimbus Single Vineyard’ Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Casablanca Valley | 100% Sauvignon Blanc | $13

2. San Pedro 1865 Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Leyda Valley | 100% Sauvignon Blanc | $19

3. Casa Silva ‘Cool Coast’ Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Colchagua Valley | 100% Sauvignon Blanc | $25

 

Pinot Noir

4. Emiliana ‘Novas’ Pinot Noir 2010 Casablanca Valley | 100% Pinot Noir | $19

5. Cono Sur ’20 Barrels’ Pinot Noir 2009 Casablanca Valley | 100% Pinot Noir | $32

6. Morandé Gran Reserva Pinot Noir 2009 Casablanca Valley | 100% Pinot Noir | $18

 

Carmenere

7. Concha y Toro ‘Marques de Casa Concho’ Carmenere 2010 Cachapoal Valley | 100% Carmenere | $22

8. Carmen Gran Reserva Carmenere 2010 Apalta-Colchagua Valley | 95% Carmenere 5% Carignan | $15

9. Koyle Royale Carmenere 2009 Colchagua Valley | 85% Carmenere, 8% Petit Verdot, 7% Malbec |$26

 

Cabernet Sauvignon

10. Ventisquero ‘Grey’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Maipo Valley | 94% Cabernet Sauvignon 6% Petit Verdot |$29

11. Maquis Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Colchagua Valley | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon | $19

12. Los Vascos ‘Le Dix’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Colchagua Valley | 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Carmenere, 5% Syrah | $65

 

Disclaimer: These wines were provided as samples from Wines of Chile for this tasting.