Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Maipo Valley, Chile: An intense and aromatic nose of mint and blackberry with plush fleshy plums on the palate. Nicely balanced with full-bodied goodness. Drink: 2012-2016. 275594 14.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 18, 2012
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Montes Purple Angel 2009, Colchagua Valley, Chile: An amazing wine; a classic for those looking for Chile's flagship wines. Deep, long and complex with layers of mouth-watering juiciness. Here's your dessert wine. Drink: 2012-2017. 62364 14.50% XD 750 mL $56.95 Score: 95/100. March 3, 2012
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Don Maximiano Single Vineyard, Errazuriz Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: This is a blockbuster wine that will benefit from a few years in the cellar. Big, fleshy black fruit, toasty oak and ripe tannins. Decant for 2 hours. Drink: 2013-2017. 203364 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 3, 2012
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Montes Alpha Carmenère 2009, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Savoury and delicious! Full-bodied and smooth with fleshy ripe blackberries and fruit. 143230 14.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 12, 2012
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Cono Sur Limited Edition 20 Barrels El Centinela Estate Chardonnay 2008, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2015. 127498 13.50% XD 750 mL $24.95. June 9, 2012
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Errazuriz Single Vineyard, Max Reserva Estates Carmenère 2009, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: An incredible wine for the price! Gorgeous layers of plush black plums with a smoky weave that takes you right along to the finish. Lovely! Drink: 2012-2016. 273300 14.50% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. March 3, 2012
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Mayu Reserva Carmenère 2009, Elqui Valley, Coquimbo, Chile: Drink: 2012-2015. 90035 15% XD 750 mL $17.95. June 9, 2012
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Marques De Casa Concha Peumo Vineyards Concha Y Toro Merlot 2009, Rapel Valley, Cachapoal Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2015. 939827 14.50% D 750 mL $19.95. June 9, 2012
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Potro De Piedra Family Reserve Viña Requingua Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2008, Curicó Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2016. 273995 14% XD 750 mL $24.95. June 9, 2012
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Emiliana Signos De Origen La Vinilla Chardonnay Viognier Marsanne Roussanne 2010, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2015. 63909 14.50% XD 750 mL $19.95. June 9, 2012
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La Crema Pinot Noir 2010, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016. 719435 13.90% D 750 mL $29.95. May 26, 2012
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