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In Situ Signature Wines Hillside Blend 2012 Wine Review

In Situ Signature Wines Hillside Blend 2012

In Situ Signature Wines Hillside Blend 2012

Aconcagua Valley, Chile

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2014-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: In Situ

Agent: M.C.O.

Natalie's Score: 88/100

A full-bodied Chilean red wine blend with aromas of dark fruit and toasty oak. Pair with grilled meats.

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This In Situ Signature Wines Hillside Blend 2012 was reviewed on November 28, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 774356
  • $12.75 
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Reviews and Ratings

Lori Kilmartin WSET3 - WSET3 Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

This is from a family owned winery in Chili's Aconcagua Valley. The winemaker spent some time in France and that influence is apparent in this Rhone style blend. 50% Syrah, 45% Mourvedre & 5% Viognier gives some interesting aromas and flavours. Full bodied with dark berries, spice and some vanilla from the 12 months in American and French barrels.

This would be great with hearty meat dishes - hamburger, steak or better yet buy two bottles and make some beef bourguignon with one and pair with the other!
This robust Chilean red wine is produced by San Esteban. The 2012 vintage of In Situ Signature Wines is a blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Viognier grapes, as is traditional in the Rhone where the latter is a white grape to add lift and a floral character mid-palate to this red wine. The winery names this its hillside blend. Finished with dried herbs and thyme. - Community Wine Reviews

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