Chilean whites are gaining an audience, but Chilean reds already have arrived.
The Wines
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
Las Casas de Vaqueria Carmenere, Corral A18 Maule Valley '19 ** $ VALUE
Complex for the price, deep black fruit, spice, chocolatey flavors.
Arboleda Carmenere, Aconcaugua, '16 **1/2 $$
Deep and intense, earthy herbal notes, black pepper spice, complex.
Casa del Bosque Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo '17 **1/2 $ BIG VALUE
Very classy, sleek cab, with classic flavors at a remarkable price.
All of these wines can be purchased at kenilworthwine.com. Click on the bottle for direct ordering and home delivery.