The tasting results from Josh Raynolds, for Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar, just came in. In general, they were quite good. There were a few wines scoring over 90 points and the best ones got up to 93.
Our partners of MOVI did very well in comparison to the larger wineries. This shows that great wines are almost always made on a small scale, in a highly individual way and with a direct involvement of the people in charge in all the processes that involve the growing and making of wine. In that context, we were especially happy with the 91 points we got for both of the wines we sent in. The tasting notes are very eloquent, and show exactly those characteristics that we think typical for the Upper Cachapoal: fresh black fruit flavors, good intensity and soft tannins with even some hint of sweetness.
2008 Syrah Single Vineyard Limited Edition Cachapoal Valley Dark purple. Blackberry, cassis, bitter chocolate and violet on the nose, along with exotic spicy notes. Dense, concentrated, sweet and seamless, offering pliant black and blue fruit, violet and spicecake flavors lifted by harmonious acidity. Finishes with broad, smooth tannins, a suggestion of candied violet, and noteworthy density and length. 91
Our partners of MOVI did very well in comparison to the larger wineries. This shows that great wines are almost always made on a small scale, in a highly individual way and with a direct involvement of the people in charge in all the processes that involve the growing and making of wine. In that context, we were especially happy with the 91 points we got for both of the wines we sent in. The tasting notes are very eloquent, and show exactly those characteristics that we think typical for the Upper Cachapoal: fresh black fruit flavors, good intensity and soft tannins with even some hint of sweetness.
2008 Syrah Single Vineyard Limited Edition Cachapoal Valley Dark purple. Blackberry, cassis, bitter chocolate and violet on the nose, along with exotic spicy notes. Dense, concentrated, sweet and seamless, offering pliant black and blue fruit, violet and spicecake flavors lifted by harmonious acidity. Finishes with broad, smooth tannins, a suggestion of candied violet, and noteworthy density and length. 91
2008 Aluvion Gran Reserva Cachapoal Valley (made from 63% syrah and 37% cabernet
sauvignon): Inky ruby. Smoky, highly perfumed aromas of cassis and fresh violet are complicated by a
peaty, earthy quality. Broad and sappy on the palate, delivering pungent flavors of bitter cherry, singed
plum, olive and cracked pepper. The smoke and violet notes carry through a long, spicy, sharply focused
finish. 91
Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar 162, may/june 2012: Best new releases from Chile
Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar 162, may/june 2012: Best new releases from Chile
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