Winery - Ventisquero
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Slightly dusty on the nose, with some floral notes alongside plum fruit. Shows decent richness on the palate, ending on a note of tangy fruit backed by chocolate and coffee.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Heavy and ripe, but also floral and rich, with satisfying, intriguing aromatics. Draws you in with smoky notes of boysenberry, black plum and bitter chocolate, and then seals the deal with a firm, balanced, moderately tannic finish. Imported by Austral Wines.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Quelat is Ventisquero’s highest-reaching SB, but it seems narrow and ultra tight, with match stick on the nose and not a ton of fruit. As it unwinds, more aromas and flavors come out; but always is it slightly vegetal. Alongside that dominant “green” character, look for pineapple and plenty of acidity.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Fairly sweet on the nose, with melony aromas. That melony, warm quality translates to the palate, where honeydew flavors encounter a driving pithy bitterness that’s not uncommon to Chilean Chardonnay. Finishes with candied vanilla flavors and plumpness. Seems a little big and boisterous given what it offers.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Up goes the curtain and out comes an acrid blast of burnt rubber, leather and compost. Frankly speaking, Ventisquero has not shown much of a hand when it comes to Pinot Noir. This supposed “gran reserva” is choppy, funky and bounces along on a bed of scouring acids. An acceptable but flawed wine.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A little sharpness on the nose tilts things toward red fruit and rhubarb, yet the palate is more deep and dark, albeit slightly tough. Ripe berry, plum and a hint of burnt brown sugar work the palate, followed by a hot, slightly charred finish. A brawny specimen with natural vigor and ample oak.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Something about this wine always triggers the same response: we’ve rated 88 points for several vintages running. This version smells a touch reduced and rubbery, with a jammy, granular bouquet. The palate is big yet a touch mushy, with intense berry and chocolate flavors. Finishes sweet, with mocha and coffee.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Quite saucy and spicy upon first blush, with a heavy bouquet. Here’s a wine that holds nothing back; it is compact, tight and hard on the palate, but it tastes meaty, big and generous, with plum and chocolate flavors. Finishes with heat, rusticity and peppery power. A brawny wine that shoots high but doesn’t hit every target.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A big wine with a nose defined by crushed coal and perfumed black fruit. The palate is plush and ripe, but also lively and pleasant. Tastewise, this is generous and defined by good berry, chocolate and herb flavors. Finishes with carob and cinnamon. Laudable New World Syrah, a k a Shiraz.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Campfire smoke, charcoal, cola and berry aromas are handsome and convincing. This is one stacked and packed New World Merlot. It oozes baked berry, plum, spice and cinnamon flavors, and then backs that up with toasty coffee and chocolate finishing notes. A stylish wine that’s complex, dark and complete.
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