| Of
Peñalolén's 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Steve
Tanzer exclaims “I
like this wine's brisk personality. [It has] good depth, precision and persistence.”
... Likewise, the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon is
“undeniably
tasty with good focus.” Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, March/April 2008 Peñalolén's 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon is “spicy and medium-bodied with tangy red fruit flavors complicated by fresh herbs. A suave, elegant wine, with fine tannins and a juicy, fresh finish. Impressive complexity.” 89 points ... The 2005 Sauvignon Blanc has a “rich, smoky nose [that] recalls the northern Rhone. Smooth and supple in texture, with ripe apple, pear and orange pith flavors. Finishes on a firm, dry note. Interesting and complex.” 88 points. Steven Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, March/April 2006 |
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| 90
points awarded to Peñalolén's 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon.
“Rock-solid
expression of Maipo Cab in a quality vintage.” Wine Spectator, Dec 2007/Jan 2008 Peñalolén's 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon has "alluring notes of mint, sage and coffee." Called "stylish" and awarded 89 points. Wine Spectator, December 31, 2004 Peñalolén's 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon awarded 89 points. Wine Spectator, 2004 Called a top "Smart Buy" and awarded 88 points, the Peñalolén 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon is "deceptively loaded." Wine Spectator, Annual Editors' Picks 2004 "89 points" to the "intriguing 2003 Sauvignon Blanc, with rambunctious straw, earth, chalk and pea notes on a bracing texture." Wine Spectator, 11/06/03 |
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| Peñalolén's
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
is “deep and earthy ... finishes smooth, with sweeping tannins.”
89
points. Wine Enthusiast, November 15, 2006 |
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Peñalolén's 2006 Sauvignon
Blanc receives 88 points. Wine & Spirits, June 2007 Peñalolén 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon awarded "88 points." Wine & Spirits, February 2005 |
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| Peñalolén's
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon is a “soft, medium-bodied wine with a profusion
of dark red fruit flavors down the center, top notes of herbs and a long,
complex finish. ” Three and a half glasses. NYC Wine Report, February 2006 |
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Peñalolén
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon's “dark berry flavors immediately bring Chile's
sun to mind.” Recommended. 2006 Food & Wine Magazine Wine Guide |
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“Five
Stars” and “Best of the Best” to Peñalolén's
2004 Sauvignon Blanc. “Medium-bodied; very good concentration; beautifully
made Sauvignon Blanc with classic varietal herbal character. Textbook!” Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2005 |
| The
Peñalolén
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon is “dense,
rich and concentrated.” San Francisco Chronicle, July 1, 2005 |
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| Peñalolén's
2003 Sauvignon Blanc selected as a top Sauvignon Blanc of 2004 and described
as "elegant, exotic and smoky." Food & Wine's 2004 Wine Guide |
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Peñalolén
2006 Sauvignon
Blanc “recommended”
and awarded 87 points. Wine Advocate, June 29, 2007 Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate gives Viña Peñalolén’s 2002 Sauvignon Blanc “87 points,” describing it as a “fat, admirably long wine.” Wine Advocate, 08/23/03 |
| Wine
writer Gerald Asher highly recommends Vina Penalolen 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon,
calling it a fine example of regional excellence of the Cabernet Sauvignons
of the Maipo Valley. He describes it as having a “deep color and dusky
flavor so well suited to summery grilled steaks and red chile sauce.” Gourmet Magazine, July 2003 |