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2018 Ventisquero Herú Pinot Noir

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Latest Sale Price

March 12, 2023 - $19

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RATINGS

94James Suckling

An attractively fresh swathe of herbs and bright red berries with fine perfume, too. Very attractive and full of interest. The palate has a very poised, long, sleek and juicy feel with bright red cherries and berries, as well as a long, juicy finish. Impressive.

93The Wine Advocate

...ripe fruit, deep aromas and flavors and very good freshness...medium to full-bodied with a velvety texture and very fine, ripe and round tannins that provide for a soft texture.

16.5Jancis Robinson

REGION

Chile, Aconcagua Region, Casablanca Valley

Chile has produced wine since the 16th century, when Spanish conquistadores brought grape vines and established vineyards. Sweet wines were favored until well into the 19th century, when French immigrants began making dry wines with a decidedly French character. Chile’s long, narrow, coastal geography has made the transportation of wines challenging over the centuries, though today it is a major exporter. To the west is the Pacific Ocean, to the east are the Andes. But the isolation has also meant that Chile vineyards have so far never been attacked by phylloxera, meaning that unlike viticulturalists in many other part of the world, Chilean vineyards can be planted with original rootstock, saving producers the laborious job of grafting vines onto phylloxera-resistant rootstocks. Chile started an appellation system in 1994, and there are five regions each with numerous sub-regions. Chile has attracted investment from European and American producers, including Robert Mondavi Winery, Kendall-Jackson, Lafite-Rothschild and Miguel Torres.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.