As seen in March 2008

 

The March 2008 issue of the renowned American consumer magazine “Wine Enthusiast“ recommended Espíritu de Chile Carmenère as “Best Buy“. The quality of this typically Chilean variety was rated with excellent 86 points.

 

The specific purchase recommendation of the magazine was based on the outstanding price / quality ratio. “A little perfumed and candied on the nose, but the palate and core of the wine are more than solid and satisfying. Touches of green herb and pepper accent flush berry fruit flavors, and there’s some dark spice and espresso on the finish. Has what it takes to go down easy.”

 

Ernesto Muller, Managing Director of Espíritu de Chile is proud of this acknowledgement given by one of the most influential magazines in the US. “I am confident that this positive rating will be of considerable impact on Espíritu de Chile’s success in the US”.

 

Two more wines of Espíritu de Chile were recommended in this buying guide: Espíritu de Chile Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 received 87 points and the Gran Reserva 2006 Sauvignon Blanc 86 points.

 

These accolades add to an already long list of international honours received from international unbiased juries. Since Espíritu de Chile’s market introduction the brand has been following large consumer acceptance and fast growth.

 

 

2006 Espiritu de Chile Classic Carmenère

 

BEST BUY/86 points

 

A little perfumed and candied on the nose, but the palate and core of the wine are more solid and satisfying. Touches of green herb and pepper accent flush berry fruit flavors, and there's some dark spice and espresso on the finish. Has what it takes to go down easy.

 

 

2005 Espiritu de Chile Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon

 

87 points

 

Definitely on the ripe side, but a very pleasing wine. This is a low-acid wine that obviously caught a lot of sun in the vineyard, thus it goes soft on the tannins and light on the bite. But if chocolate, plum and berry syrup sound like your thing, and hard tannins turn you off, then it will be up your alley. Imported by Racke USA.

 

 

2006 Espiritu de Chile Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc

 

86 points

 

A blend of citric and tropical fruit aromas is nice, while the palate is right for the most part as it deals ripe green apple and lime flavors. There's a slight creaminess to the feel, but the flavors are all zesty citrus and such. Imported by Racke USA.