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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

A new brand out of Colchagua. The wine is rather herbal and gamy, with mildly green strawberry and raspberry flavors. A final wave of dill and tomato leaf on the finish pretty much seals it away as a greener wine. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc and Carmenère. Imported by Global Vineyard Importers.

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Calcu Red Blend - 2005

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Pink and light, with a sharp nose that’s sweaty and sour. The palate is quite strong in acidity, so there’s razor-like sharpness and spiky flavors of grapefruit and early season red plums. Overly zesty and tart; made from Malbec, Syrah and Petit Verdot.

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Calcu Rosé - 2010

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Despite some unyielding oak on the nose, this wine is juicy and good. It has a light, fast feel to it but also some serious tannins that bring the clamp down toward the finish. Raspberry and red cherry flavors are front and center, and overall it shows a touch of finesse. 60% Cab Sauvignon, 25% Carmenère and 15% Cab Franc.

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Calcu Red Blend - 2006

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Dark and minerally, with black fruits, char and power on the nose. The palate is fresh and grippy, with integrated cassis, berry and herb flavors. Dry and lightly herbal on the finish, which is long and solid. A very nice blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Cab Franc and Petit Verdot.

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Calcu Red Blend - 2008

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Standard berry and cherry aromas are clean and round, while the palate is full and honest, with medium tannins and controlled acidity. For basic Merlot it’s nice because there’s sweetness, ripe fruit flavors, cola and juicy snap to the finish.

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Calcu Merlot - 2008

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Smells like Kool-aid and pine needles, with some sweat thrown in. The palate follows suit, showing a choppy, scratchy mouthfeel and flavors of tart red fruits and funk. Is that fish I smell? This wine proves that not all Malbecs are wonderful.

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Calcu Malbec - 2008

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Smooth fruit and olive aromas are red-tinted and nice, while the palate is juicy, upright and tight, with plum, cherry and beet-like flavors. The finish is a carry over from what comes before, and overall this registers as fresh but common. Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) with Carmenère, Cab Franc and Petit Verdot.

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Calcu Red Blend - 2007

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

A funky nose of wet dog and medicinal cherry is no place you want to begin. The palate is high in acidity and scratchy, with tart plum, berry and cheek-starching tannins. Tastes reasonably good but fails in the bouquet and mouthfeel departments.

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Calcu Malbec - 2009

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Stretched thin and sour, with pickled citrus aromas and flavors. Electric feeling and overjuiced, and then pickled and tangy on the finish. Ultratight and sharp.

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Calcu Rosé - 2009

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