South America

The two significant producers in South American wine production are Chile and Argentina.

Often described as a "viticultural paradise" Chile has spent the past 20 years learning from the lessons provided by the USA and Australia. They have embraced modern technology and international varieties and presented them to the world in a no nonsense package at an affordable price. Recent developments have seen an increased understanding of their environment and the confidence to follow their USPs of the Carmenere variety and phylloxera free soils.

When Argentina is not exporting world-class footballers they are making a good fist of world-class wines, particularly reds from Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. A little behind the curve in comparison to their neighbour they are nonetheless exploiting their gift of an incredible climate and water-on-demand from the AndesMountains. Expect to see an increase of great Argentinean wines coincide with the rebuilding of their fragile economy.

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Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard Malbec 2005, Argentina

2014 - 2023 +?

The 2005 Malbec Nicasia Vineyard spent 18 months in 100% new French oak. Opaque purple-colored, it displays an expressive perfume of wood smoke, mineral, scorched earth, allspice, black cherry, and blackberry. On the palate it is full-bodied with gobs of savory fruit, a smooth texture, sweet flavors, and superb depth. It will evolve for 5-7 years and offer prime drinking from 2013 to 2027. 96/100 Points, Wine Advocate.

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£44.50 per bottle	£41.00	n/a
£44.50 per bottle	£234.00	£39.00

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Vina von Siebenthal Carabantes Syrah 2007, Aconcagua

Cellar 2010 - 2016 +

With Carabantes (named after the Spanish monk who first brought vines to Chile in 1554) the von Siebanthal’s have illustrated that Chile can produce a Syrah wine dominated wine of remarkable complexity. With the addition of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot this wine is quite something. Open opening there is an intense aroma of blackberry and violet, which mingles with spice, black fruits and a hint of vanilla from the French and American oak barriques.

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£17.50 per bottle	£102.00	£17.00
£17.50 per bottle	£198.00	£16.50

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Vina von Siebenthal Carmenere 2008, Aconcagua

Optimum 2011 - 2019

A wine collector's journey will eventually take him, or her, to a crossroads. Stick with what you know, or take the step into the unknown. The wines of Vina von Siebenthal take Chilean wines to a new level. A small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon was added to the awesome 2008 Carmenere, which serves to add an additional touch of acidity and structure on the palate. As a result the broadly rich and smooth character of the Carmenere is augmented by a most attractive hint of cassis and cedarwood. The ageing is similar to Parcela 7 and production is below 2000 cases.

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£13.50 per bottle	£78.00	£13.00
£13.50 per bottle	£150.00	£12.50

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Vina von Siebenthal Montelig 2006, Aconcagua

Cellar up to 10 years

The 2006 Montelig is a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Carmenere, and 30% Petit Verdot. My notes say “serious as a heart attack”. Aromas of wood smoke, pencil lead, mineral, blackcurrant, and blackberry lead to a dense, powerful, yet splendidly balanced wine with tons of flavor, 3-5 years of cellaring potential, and a 45-second finish. Jay Miller, Wine Advocate, 92/100 Points.

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£34.00 per bottle	£186.00	£31.00
£34.00 per bottle	£360.00	£30.00

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Vina von Siebenthal Parcela #7 2007, Aconcagua

Enjoy 2010 - 2013

The 2007 Parcela #7 (Medoc look-alike) has an intense aroma of cooked fruits that invokes nectarines, peaches and plums and that integrates harmoniously with notes of liquorice, deer skin, moist soil and black olives and a touch of herbs such as rosemary. The flavour is lead by a soft, fresh and fruity start with balanced, sweet tannins and a very pleasing finish.

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£12.50 per bottle	£72.00	£12.00
£12.50 per bottle	£141.00	£11.75

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Vina von Siebenthal Tatay de Cristobal 2007, Aconcagua

2015 - 2035???

This is the first vintage of the most expensive wine ever released from Chile! Only 1492 bottles were produced of this blend of Carmenere & Petit Vedot (10%). The wine comes from a 1.3ha plot which produces grapes so concentrated that the wine has hints of Port or Amarone despite not being fortified. It has a backbone of black fruit, coffee beans, blasamic, liquorice and a monumental tannic structure. What does this mean for wine lovers? Time will tell.

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Vina von Siebenthal Toknar 2006, Aconcagua

Cellar 25 years plus

Potentially the longest lived Chilean wine of all time. "The 2006 Toknar, a 100% Petit Verdot cuvee bottled without filtration. A glass-coating opaque purple/black, the nose offers up an aromatic array of pain grille, pencil lead, scorched earth, licorice, and blackberry. Dense, voluptuous, and thoroughly hedonistic, this massive effort will evolve for 8-10 years and provide pleasure through 2046." 95/100 Wine Advocate.

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£48.00 per bottle	£252.00	£42.00
£48.00 per bottle	£492.00	£41.00

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De Gras Reserva Cabernet 2008, Colchagua Valley

Drink 2010 - 2014 +

Deep garnet in colour with hints of purple, has a classic nose of cassis and ripe berry fruit, with hints of spice. On the palate it is full bodied, with a fine structure of ripe tannin and complex concentrated fruit.

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£10.50 per bottle	£61.50	£10.25
£10.50 per bottle	£120.00	£10.00

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De Gras Reserva Viognier 2009, Colchagua Valley

Drink 2010 - 2012

This exotic, sumptuously rich wine is packed with aromas of ripe tropical fruit and flowers. It is full bodied, dripping with juicy nectarine, melon and papaya flavours, finishing rounded and succulent.

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£10.50 per bottle	£61.50	£10.25
£10.50 per bottle	£120.00	£10.00

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Intriga Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Maipo Valley

Optimum 2010 - 2018

Intriga is a tremendous small production 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grown in the Maipo Valley. Founded in 1865, the current finances behind this wine come from the powerful Mont Gras company, They have adopted a "no expense spared" policy to create this impressive wine.

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£13.99 per bottle	£75.00	£12.50

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De Gras Carmenere Reserva 2008, Colchagua Valley

Drink 2010 - 2012

MontGras Carmenère Reserva is made from this little known French grape variety, which was originally grown in Bordeaux for use in the classic blend of the region. In the 1800’s it was brought to Chile and has since thrived, although it is seldom seen outside Chile.

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£10.50 per bottle	£61.50	£10.25
£10.50 per bottle	£120.00	£10.00

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De Gras Merlot Reserva 2007, Colchagua Valley

Drink 2010 - 2014

Rich and intensely red in the glass with a generously aromatic, ripe nose loaded with blackberry and plum fruit. An attractive balance of fleshy fruit and oak on the palate with notes of mint, rounded velvety tannins that soften its firm structure and dry finish.

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£10.50 per bottle	£61.50	£10.25
£10.50 per bottle	£120.00	£10.00

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