Winery - Tarapaca
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Well-balanced, with plenty of dark fruit and toasty oak, this is a medium-to-full-bodied wine that offers vanilla and licorice accents. The finish boasts spicy black fruit, cedary notes and even tannins. Has the stuff to improve for a year or two in bottle. Best Buy.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The purple luster may be the wine’s strongest point, because the nose is over the top with wood, and below that it’s weedy and sharp, with aromas of pickles and cabbage. In the mouth, modest plum and other red-fruit flavors seem covered by oak, but what doesn’t get smothered is that ubiquitous bell pepper character that comes with almost every Casablanca red.
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Tarapaca Merlot - 2001
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Bold and peppery, with a mild gassy note to the nose. Flavors of cassis and carob create a creamy sensation that carries through the finish.
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Tarapaca Merlot - 2001
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A front of charred beef and coffee grounds sit sentry over the bouquet, while the palate is short on fruit other than heavy black plum and berry jam. Turns more volatile and rough-edged as it opens.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The soft melon and white-peach nose has mint and grass accents but also a faint mustiness. In the mouth the mild lime and melon flavors display an odd, lemon candy-drop sweetness. This light wine is balanced, but the elements never really come together.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Waxy oak, citrus and apple kick it off, followed by almond, coconut and apple flavors. A sharp beam of acidity makes it lively, but the flavors never really rise above basic.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A thoroughly modern, internationally styled Cabernet, boasting layers of baking spices on the nose alongside ripe cassis fruit. It’s plush and richly textured, with a velvety mouthfeel and plenty of concentration.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Surprisingly fresh and vital despite having a few years under its belt. Here’s a round SB with a sweet nose of pear, vanilla and butter. The palate is forward and almondy sweet, with a hint of banana peeking in there. And the finish is round and soft. This wine is at its peak now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Toasty and vanilla-scented, with deeper, riper fruit than the Reserva and an extra layer of textural richness. It’s plummy, chocolaty and slightly fudge-like in flavor.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This blended red is from 30 hectares that Tarapaca farms organically. It starts off with some slightly floral or herbal aromatics, then develops deeper, riper notes of cassis and chocolate. Round in the mouth, but nicely balanced by a firm finish.
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