Spanish reds are very popular these days. But what about the whites? Here's a review of some of the most popular blancos. Click the links to purchase Cellar Notes recommendations at Kenilworth Wine & Spirits.
The Wines
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
Los Vascos Carmenere Grande Reserve '12 **1/2 $
A decidedly serious take on a rich, round, soft varietal
Casa Patronales Cabernet Sauvignon, Maule Valley '17 * 1/2 $
A more up-to-date version of Chilean cab sauv VALUE
Haras de Perque Carmenere Reserva, Maipo Valley '15 ** 1/2 $
A lively, informal carmenere, tannic, full bodied GREAT VALUE
Casa Patronales Sauvignon Blanc, Maipo Valley '17 * 1/2 $
Soft approachable SB, with sweetish flavors, everyday white
All of these wines can be purchased at Kenilworth Wine and Spirits.
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