Chile has established a niche in the American market, where its budget friendly wines have become quite popular.
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
Odfjell “Orzada” Cabernet Sauignon, Maule ’19 **1/2 $
(Classic Chilean cab, soft tannins, lush fruit, very approachable)
Viejo Feo Sauvignon Blanc, Maule ’23 **1/2 $ VALUE
(Textbook Sauv Blanc, dry with deep citrus flavors, brisk acidity)
Viejo Feo Carmenère, Maulle ’21 ** $
(Inexpensive, good example of carmenère, spicy deep fruit, smooth)
WINE OF THE WEEK:
Santa Carolina Carmenère Reserve, Cachapoal ’20 **1/2 $
All of these wines can be purchased at Kenilworth Wine and Spirits.
