Central Valley

Santa Rita 120 Sauvignon Blanc 2020

The Santa Rita 120 Sauvignon Blanc 2020 is a wine sourced from vineyards in the Central Valley of Chile. The Central Valley is an Intermediate Depression between the Andes Mountains and the Coastal Mountain Range. The Santa Rita Winery was founded in 1880, and their 120 brand of wines (which has been around for 50…

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The Arroyo del Imperio Chardonnay 2019

The Story The Arroyo del Imperio Chardonnay 2019 is a $5.99 Trader Joe’s wine sourced from vineyards in the foothills of the Andes in the Central Valley of Chile. There usually isn’t much of a story to tell for six buck Trader Joe’s Chardonnay. There is no technical information available concerning the production of this…

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9 Lives Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2017

The 9 Lives Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2017 is sourced from vineyards in the Central Valley of Chile. 9 Lives is one of San Pedro winery (founded in 1865) wine brands, others you may be familiar with are Epica and GatoNegro (translates to black cat) and since 9 Lives is also a cat reference I think the…

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Ritual Pinot Noir 2015

The Ritual Pinot Noir 2015 is 100% Pinot Noir sourced from a Veramonte estate vineyard (Ritual is a Veramonte brand) about 18 miles from the Pacific Ocean in the Casablanca Valley growing region inside the Central Valley of Chile. A quick check of the web showed this Pinot Noir selling for $15 to $20, with it…

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Vinas Chilenas Sauvignon Blanc 2015

The Vinas Chilenas Sauvignon Blanc 2015 is a $4.49 Trader Joe’s exclusive brand sourced from grapes grown in Chile’s Central Valley. The Central Valley lies in between the Chilean Coastal Mountain Range and the Andes Mountains, it is a warm area with intense sunlight and a long growing season. This is a young wine, meaning…

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Smoking Loon Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

The Smoking Loon Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 is sourced from vineyards located in the Central Valley of Chile. Smoking Loon is one of Don Sebastiani and Sons ( a family owned wine company since 1909) wine labels. Smoking Loon is a negociant wine company, meaning that they have no vineyards or winery, they purchase grapes (mostly…

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Natura Pinot Noir 2013

The Natura Pinot Noir 2013 is 100% Pinot Noir sourced from certified organic vineyards in the Colchagua Valley in the southern half of the Rapel Valley inside Chile’s Central Valley. The Colchagua Valley is a little cooler than the rest of the Rapel Valley and the western side of the valley sees climate influence from…

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Natura Rose’ 2014

The Natura Rose’ 2014 is 85% Syrah and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from certified organic and sustainably farmed vineyards in the Rapel Valley inside Chile’s Central Valley growing area.  Natura is one of Emiliana Organic Vineyards line of organic and bio-dynamic wines. Emiliana is a family owned winery and vineyards who went organic back in…

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Natura Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

  The 2012 Natura Cabernet Sauvignon is 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot sourced from certified organic and sustainably farmed vineyards in the Rapel Valley in the northern half of Chile’s Central Valley. The Natura label is one of Emiliana Organic Vineyards line of 100% organic, sustainable frown and sometimes bio-dynamic wines. The Rapel Valley…

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LaPlaya Estate Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

The 2012 LaPlaya Estate Series Cabernet Sauvignon is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc sourced from grapes grown in the Colchagua Valley inside the Central Valley of Chile. The Colchagua Valley is one of the best grape growing regions in Chile and in 2005 won Wine Enthusiast’s World Wine Region of the Year award….

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Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Noir 2012

The 2012 Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Noir is sourced from multiple vineyards in the Central Vally of Chile. The Bicicleta in the name refers to the bikes the vineyard workers use to get around the facilities. This is Cono Sur’s entry-level Pinot Noir and you should be able to find it for $10 or under….

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Dancing Flame Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

The 2012 Dancing Flame Cabernet Sauvignon is a $4.99 ALDI import exclusive, sourced from vineyards in the Central Valley of Chile. This Cabernet is produced by Vina Luis Felipe Edwards, a family owned winery in business since 1976 and this wine is exported to 60 different countries. The Dancing Flame was aged in oak for…

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Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

The 2011 Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from Estate grown grapes in the Colchagua Valley of Chile’s Central Valley. Los Vascos translates to The Basques, which is a region in northern Spain and southern France. In 1750, the Echenique  family, who had migrated from the Basque region, founded this vineyard. In 1988, Barons de Rothschild, of…

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Smoking Loon Merlot 2012

The 2012 Smoking Loon Merlot is sourced from grapes grown in vineyards located inside the Central Valley of Chile. Smoking Loon is one of Don Sebastiani and Sons labels, they are negociants, they find the best deals on excess wine from around the world and sell them under their own label. The 2010 and 2011…

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Mascara de Fuego Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

The 2011 Mascara de Fuego (Mask of Fire) Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from several vineyards in the Central Valley of Chile. The Mascara de Fuego line is the entry level brand for Chateau Los Boldos, a family owned wine Estate founded in 1991. Their vineyards are much older, the Cabernet Sauvignon vines were planted in…

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