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Chile Red Wine: Top 10 with 90+ Points

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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 Full Review
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 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
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 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
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 Full Review
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 Full Review
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 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Mayu Reserva Carmenère 2009, Elqui Valley, Coquimbo, Chile: Drink: 2012-2015.  90035  15%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. June 9, 2012 Full Review
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 Full Review
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 Full Review
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 Full Review
La Crema Pinot Noir 2010, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  719435  13.90%  D  750 mL  $29.95. May 26, 2012 Full Review

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