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April/May 2008

Wine Review Archive: Chile: Sauvignon Blanc

Casa Lapostolle 2003 Sauvignon Blanc Rapel Valley ($9). Another value buy from Chile, offering a pleasing array of citrus, sweet pear and rich fig fruit, along with herbal and hay accents on the lingering finish. Ready to drink now. (Robyn's Picks, 08/04)

Montes 2004 Sauvignon Blanc Leyda Vineyard Limited Selection ($16). Intensely aromatic and flavorful, featuring gooseberry, lime and tropical notes. Juicy acidity. Focused finish. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 08/05)

(oops) 2006 Sauvignon Blanc Colchagua ($12). All citrusy and sharp, with grapefruit, lime and citrus zest picking up a kick of pepper on the fresh finish. Ready to drink now. (Bargain Wine 12/07)

Veramonte

2007 Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Reserva ($10). So easy to like, with bright, aromatic citrus and herbal notes that pick up lush melon through the fresh finish. Ready to drink now. (Wine Skinny Best 02/08)

2006 Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Reserva ($10). Refreshing, tangy citrus fruit mixes with freshly mown grass aromas and flavors and a touch of lush melon. Juicy finish. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 03/07)

2005 Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley ($9). Zesty, racy citrus accents smooth melon and fresh herb flavors in this Bargain Sauvignon Blanc from Chile. Stays refreshing through the finish. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 01/06)

Viña Santa Rita

2006 Sauvignon Blanc Lontue Valley 120 ($8). Fairly herbaceous, nearly soapy, not a lot of fruit. Didn't care for it. (Robyn's Picks 07/07)

2006 Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Reserva ($11). Liked it! Crisp gooseberry and grapefruit aromas and flavors finish long and fresh. Ready to drink now. (Robyn's Picks 07/07)

2001 Sauvignon Blanc Maule Valley Reserva ($11). Straightforward citrus and grassy elements are balanced on a medium-bodied frame in this Chilean Sauvignon Blanc. Finishes clean and juicy. Ready to drink now. (Bargain Wines, 12/02)

Vina Tarapaca 2002 Sauvignon Blanc Maipo Valley Estate ($8). Fresh, aromatic bouquet leads to grassy and citrus flavors. Light to medium bodied. Not a lot of complexity but easy to drink. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine, 12/03)

Viu Manent 2003 Sauvignon Blanc Colchagua Valley Reserve ($12). Full-bodied texture includes ripe melon, concentrated citrus, and dried grass and herbal notes. Lovely mineral finish keeps things crisp and refreshing. Ready to drink now. (Bargain Wine 10/04)

 

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