Escudo Rojo is an iconic Chilean brand created by Baron Philippe de Rothschild to produce the best wines in each category and market them worldwide. The wines strike a harmonious balance between freshness, fruit, oak, fullness... Read More
The nose opens on an elegant combination of red and black fruit aromas, followed by airing by elegant spice and roasted coffee-bean notes. The palate has ripe red and black fruit flavors emerge on the attack, followed on the midpalate... Read More
Years ago while traveling in Europe, Black Box founder Ryan Sproule was amazed at how many Europeans drank premium-quality box wines. They favored freshness, value and convenience over tradition. By forgoing expensive bottles... Read More
A few years ago, our French buyer asked why we don't drink more Cabernet Franc? It's one of the major red grape varietals of the wine world, generally blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon in Bordeaux, but the potential... Read More
Originally found by our South American Buyer on a 4-hour trek from Santiago to Maule. This is the largest and oldest wine region in Chile's Central Valley, and the birthplace of the modern Cabernet boom in South America. Classic... Read More
The it red of the summer, Carmenere is having a renaissance in 2023, and is the flagship wine of Chile. However the varietal is relatively unknown, because the best expressions of Carmenere are usually labeled as something else.... Read More
Casa Lapostolle is one of the most dynamic and influential producers of wines in Chile. Founded in 1994 in the Apalta Valley, this family business was created by the French Alexandra Marnier-Lapostolle and her husband Cyril de... Read More
A generous array of ripe black and blue fruit with pink peppercorns, green olives, dried flowers, toffee and chocolate orange. It’s full-bodied with firm, creamy and velvety tannins. Long and polished. Lovely salted caramel... Read More
Spicy, yet exuberant, with black and red plums, cumin, fennel and some fine mineral accents. Pure and bright with a densely packed, full-bodied palate. Powerful yet tense and polished tannins. James Suckling, 95 Points... Read More
Who doesn't love a great value Cabernet Sauvignon, especially this time of year! Winemaker Meinard Bloem has created a dark, opulent expression of Cabernet Sauvignon with well integrated oak, elegant tannins and a long, textured... Read More
In 1883, Don Melchor de Concha y Toro and his wife, Doña Emiliana Subercaseaux, brought the most noble of the Bordeaux region's wine grape stocks to Chile, founding Viña Concha y Toro. Don Melchor planted his... Read More
The color of the wine is deep, dark purple. The wine is rich with dark plum, black currant, and chocolate aromas. On the palate, there are notes of dark plums and spice, generously framed by toasty American oak with a soft and... Read More
Color: Bright ruby red, very vivid. Bouquet: Cherry, ripe pepper and soft cacao. Taste: Elegant, rounded, good body and persistence. A delightful accompaniment to white meats, cheeses, and pasta dishes.
This juicy blend is 50% Grenache, 35% Carignan and 15% Mourvedre. Vino Echeverria hails from Echeverria's closest vineyard to the Pacific Ocean, which helps this gem express unique aromas and flavors. The wine is raised in... Read More
"Very attractive dried strawberry and cherry. Orange peel and citrus undertones. It’s medium-bodied with vivid acidity and a tangy finish. Lively acidity." James Suckling, 92 Points
With a nod to the French style Cabernet Sauvignon made famous in Bordeaux, this estate crafted red comes from high elevation vineyards in Curico. Brilliant ruby with spice-laced aromas of cherry and plums meets a medium-bodied... Read More
Aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries with hints of pine needles, dried herbs, dark chocolate and spices. Medium- to full-bodied, structured and ripe with a velvety mouthfeel. Succulent fruit and fresh minty undertones. Firm... Read More
This is so fruity and generous, with tons of cassis and some coffee. Juicy and bright on the palate with a medium body, rendering an easy, laid-back feel. Still tight and structured. Not complex, but well-made. Fun to drink now.... Read More
A fresh and savory character here with notes of green apples and lime, as well as some mint and green chili. A toned and crunchy palate with polished texture and some leafy character to it. Drink now. James Suckling, 90 Points... Read More
How often can you purchase a wine with the name Lafite-Rothschild on the bottle for under $15? Not often, unless you take a trip down to South America and visit their vineyards in Chile. It's here that we found the two sibling... Read More
Crafted by powerhouse winery Punti Ferrer, this delightful, everyday Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from their estate vineyards in the Curico Valley. Brilliant ruby with spice-laced aromas of cherry, blackcurrant, and lavender... Read More
The wine presents a dark ruby color with deep density and hues of purple. Plum and blueberry aromas jump from the glass, while hints of vanilla, iris and blanched almond remain restrained. On the palate this dry wine offers copious... Read More