Enobytes

Another great showing for this vineyard from Chile, for the last few vintages this wine has stood above the competition and has caught the attention of quite a few wine lovers whose pockets are not as deep as they used to be. Stylistically this wine tastes a bit more “old world” than a lot of [...]

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I thought this was some pretty good juice from young vines. As these vines mature, this one will become a contender. It is expansive in its aromas, very lively and texturally correct in its forward cherry flavors. On the finish, you get a good dose of earthy goodness fading into a baked flour crust with [...]

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This is a summer quaffer that is a workhorse of a wine. I recommend this for restaurant “by the glass” (BTG) programs and any social occasion that calls for clean flavors. Both those duties would be easy work for this white wine, which is 100% Sauvignon Blanc. A lemon-lime passion fruit palate that will please [...]

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The more I speak to people who are working in the wine industry in Argentina and Chile the more excited I get about what is still yet to come. With several centuries of viticulture under their belts both of these areas are still relatively new regions for many Americans and certainly for emerging eastern markets [...]

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A banging, banging wine rocks right out of the gate! Really great product from Carmen – nice balance and big flavors in this Carmenere; not as polished as the 2003 but might get there with a little more bottle time. The soft openness and gentle character offers exquisite representation and value. Soft appealing characteristics, mocha [...]

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Carmenere flourishes in this region of Chile’s grape growing regions or so I have been told. I plan to witness this phenomenon some day. My first taste of Chilean grapes was in 1987 and the quality of wines and values continues to impress me vintage after vintage. Let’s get on to the business at hand, [...]

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