Stephen Tanzer about Baobab 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
   
Wine Spectator about Penalolen 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
   
Wine Enthusiast about Baobab Peñalolén's 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon is “deep and earthy ... finishes smooth, with sweeping tannins.” 89 points.
Wine Enthusiast, November 15, 2006
   
Peñalolén's 2006 Sauvignon Blanc receives 88 points.
Wine & Spirits, June 2007


Peñalolén 2001
Cabernet Sauvignon awarded "88 points."
Wine & Spirits, February 2005
   
Quarterly Wine Review 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
   
Quarterly Wine Review Peñalolén 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon's “dark berry flavors immediately bring Chile's sun to mind.” Recommended.
2006 Food & Wine Magazine Wine Guide   
   
Quarterly Wine Review “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 San Francisco Chronicle about Baobab The Peñalolén 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon is “dense, rich and concentrated.
San Francisco Chronicle, July 1, 2005
   
Food & Wine about Penalolen 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
   
Wine Advocate about Penalolen 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