Chilean Wine Samplerproduct-pdf - 6-Pack | 50ml Bottles - Cab Sauv, Carménère, & More Why We're Drinking It Chile is a winemaking paradise. The influence of both the cold Humboldt Current and the Andes range create near-perfect growing conditions with mild temperatures and a long season, allowing grapes to form full of sugars, flavors, and aromas. The result? Zesty, world-class wines that are putting Chile on the map. ¡Salud!

2011 Meli Dry Riesling (Maule Valley, Chile)

Celebrated winemaker Adriana Cerda uses dry-farming techniques to craft this incredibly aromatic and expressive Riesling from 60-year-old vines in the Maule Valley. Mineral, peach, and floral overtones combine with firm acidity, honey, and citrus flavors in this delicious wine, along with green apple and honeydew melon. Pair it with chicken curry or a spinach salad.

2010 Calcu Reserva Cabernet Franc (Colchagua Valley, Chile)

The Calcu Cabernet Franc is grown in an ideal, cool location and shows great ripeness, elegance, and extraordinary complexity. Inky black color, spicy red fruits, coffee, and touches of dark chocolate lead to a deep wine with firm tannins and a long finish. Coffee, raspberry, blackberry, and cocoa powder. Pair it with slow-cooked pork ribs or porcini mushrooms.

2010 Meli Carignane (Maule Valley, Chile)

The lesser-known Carignane varietal is planted extensively in southern France. Although it does not usually take a leading role in New World wines, there is real star power in Meli's dry-farmed Carignane-Cabernet Sauvignon. Ripe cherry, floral notes, and dark fruit. Pair it with Spanish tapas or roasted vegetables.

2009 William Cole Columbine Special Reserve Cabernet Sauv (Colchagua Valley, Chile)

William Cole's Columbine Special Reserve is a Cabernet of balance, finesse, and ageability. This single-vineyard bottling shows dill weed, blackberry, and coffee aromas. In the glass, it's full-bodied with big, bold black cherry fruit and outstanding length. Pair it with Southern-style barbecue, dark chocolate, or Manchego cheese.

2009 Viña Maquis Carménère (Colchagua Valley, Chile)

The Carménère grape was born in France but embraced almost exclusively by Chile. This winery's unique location, where Andean alluvial soils meet the cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean, has proven to be an ideal place for the grape to call home. Laurel, spicy clove, rosemary, and currant. Pair it with herb-crusted chicken or pungent cheeses.

2011 Estampa Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley, Chile)

Bright and intense in color, this Cabernet Sauvignon has big red fruit flavors like plums and strawberries on the nose, with round tannins and a hint of toast on the finish. Plum, strawberry, leather, tobacco, and mocha. Pair it with roast beef, steak, hearty casseroles, and stews. VARIETAL Red Blend SIZE 750ml BLEND Red Blend

Ratings Calcu: The second label of Viña Maquis, the Calcu vineyards are located in the Colchagua Valley, a premier winegrowing region in Chile.

Viña Maquis: The original winery was built in 1927 by owner and engineer, Ignacio Hurtado, when he was just 23 years old.

William Cole: Built in 1999, the winery is a mix of architecture reminiscent of old Chilean missions and Southwestern American Indians.

Estampa Estate: The winery is the only one in Chile devoted to "Assemblages," which is the art of combining two or more noble varieties.

* Select wines will soon be available in 750ml.