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05 Cab Sauvignon Rose Curico (M. Torres) 2013, -, Valle del Curico, Chile  207035  750 mL  $15.35. January 1, 2011 Full Review
2008 Syrah Santa Carolina Reserva Valle Del Rapel, Valle Del Rappel, Chile   750 mL  $14.65. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Caliterra Tributo Single Vineyard Algarrobo Block Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Leyda Valley, Chile: Refreshing and grassy with come-alive flavours of lime and chives. Wake up to spring and the rest of your life. Drink: 2012-2014. 283648 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. June 9, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Santa Rita 120 Cabernet Sauvignon Rose 2011, Central Valley, Chile: A robust rose with aromas of raspberries and some tart cranberry. Dry and refreshing. Drink: 2012-2014. 89419007428 13.60% D 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 86/100. June 22, 2012 Full Review
Chardonnay - De Martino Legado Reserva Limari 2011, Limari Valley, Chile  282607 13.50%  750 mL  $17.75. January 1, 2012 Full Review
Santa Rita, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2010, Maipo Valley, Chile Drink: 2014-2019. 14% XD 750 mL  $16.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Vina Undurraga Undurraga Royal vin Sparkling Wine Rosés 2011, Maipo Valley, Chile  12.60% XD 750 mL  $19.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Luis Felipe Edwards Late Harvest 2010, Rappel Valley, Chile   375 mL  $12.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Sauvignon gris Isadora Cousino Macul Maipo Valley 2012, Maipo Valley, Chile   750 mL  $18.30. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Carmenère Gran reserva Viu Manent valle de Colchagua 2011, Rappel Valley, Chile   750 mL  $17.85. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Cabernetsauvignon/Carménère Haras Character valle de Maipo 2008, Maipo Valley, Chile   750 mL  $22.05. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Vina Tabali, Syrah Reserva 2011, Limari Valley, Coquimbo, Chile Drink: 2014-2022. 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Magnotta Winery, Carménère Grand Reserva, 2008, Maipo Valley, Chile Drink: 2014-2029. 15% XD  $29.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
MontGras ANTU Ninquén Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenère 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Very nicely balanced, smooth, full-bodied Chilean Cabernet. Aromas of dark fruit and toasty oak. Great campfire wine, or pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2017. 59329 14.30% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. November 15, 2014 Full Review
Château Los Boldos, Cabernet Sauvignon Cuvée Tradition 2012, Rapel Valley, Chile Drink: 2014-2019. 15% XD  $14.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Errazuriz, Don Maximiano Founders Reserve 2005, Aconcagua Valley, Chile Drink: 2014-2024. 15% XD  $138.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Santa Alicia Reserva Carmenere 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile: An amazing wine for the money! Full-bodied, supple, smooth and gorgeously textured. This is an ideal party wine, and companion to many hearty meat dishes. The tannins are so smooth that you can also enjoy it with drier meat dishes like turkey. Aromas of fleshy black plum and blackberry. Drink: 2015-2017. 309302 14% XD 750 mL  $13.25 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Errazuriz Chardonnay 2013, Casablanca valley, Chile: Simply stunning for the money! This full-bodied Chilean Chardonnay offers attractive notes of toasty oak, butterscotch, apple and white pear. Perfect for roast chicken. Drink: 2013-2016. 318741 13.50% XD 750 mL  $10.95 Score: 88/100. April 15, 2015 Full Review
Viña Chocalán Malvilla Chardonnay 2011, Aconcagua Valley, Chile  145524 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.00. May 12, 2022 Full Review
Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva Carmenère Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile Drink: 2013-2016. 434662 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.00. February 2, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review
01 Vision Cab Sauv Maipo (Vina Cono Sur) 2012, Maipo Valley, Chile  439364 14% XD 750 mL  $20.20. January 1, 2017 Full Review
Pinot Noir Subsollum Clos des Fous 2013, -, Valle del Aconcagua, Chile  XD 750 mL  $24.05. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Errázuriz Estate Series Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Grassy fresh and lemon bright, especially for this price. Clean and mouth-watering. Finishes with a juicy gooseberry note. Perfect for field greens and other salads. Drink: 2015-2017. 263574 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. April 15, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review
Santa Carolina Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile Drink: 2014-2015. 275925 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.00. December 3, 2015 Full Review
Tarapaca Plus Vallée De Maipo 2012, Valle Del Maipo, Chile  19245  750 mL  $18.90. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Errázuriz Don Maximiano Red Blend 2014, Aconcagua Valley, Chile Drink: 2018-2025. 501247 14% XD 750 mL  $79.95. October 15, 2016 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Undurraga Pinot Noir Brut Rosé Sparkling, Leyda Valley D.O., Chile: Undurraga Royal non-vintage bubble is a rich and lively sparkling rosé produced in the Charmat Method. Produced from 100% Pinot Noir from Chile's Leyda Valley and so fresh on the nose with ripe peach, apple and cherry flavours vibrant with fresh acidity and a lively, persistent mousse. Nicely done and so is the price at $15. Drink: 2024-2026. 10580 12.60% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. February 3, 2024 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Emiliana Adobe Reserva Organic Chardonnay 2021, Casablanca Valley, Aconcagua Valley, Chile Drink: 2022-2024. 14% D 750 mL  $15.95. July 10, 2022 Full Review
Undurraga Terroir Hunter Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Limarí Valley, Chile Drink: 2021-2022. 17614 14% XD 750 mL  $30.00. April 15, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Matetic Corralillo Sauvignon Blanc 2022, San Antonio Valley, Chile: From San Antonio Valley, Matetic Corralillo Sauvignon Blanc is excellent value at $20. Produced from sustainably-grown grapes and slow-fermented with select yeasts, the wine is fresh with tropical fruit, bell pepper, lime, fine herb and grassy notes mouth-wateringly intense on the palate. Chill and enjoy it through 2029. Drink: 2024-2029. 347740 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 16, 2024 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

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