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Tim Atkin

Wines of the world: Chile

Haçienda Araucano Cabernet Sauvignon
Haçienda Araucano Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2006
Region Central Valley
Grapes Cabernet sauvignon
Tasting notes Blackberry and blackcurrant aromas, with a green undertone. Cassis, cedar and tobacco on the palate
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, pork, vegetarian
Where to buy Corney & Barrow
RRP £6.99
Photograph: Guardian
Agustinos Gran Reserva Malbec
Agustinos Gran Reserva Malbec
Vintage 2006
Region Bio Bio
Grapes Malbec
Tasting notes Youthful and minty on the nose. Good, racy, cool-climate palate with a touch of oak and polished tannins
Drink with Beef, lamb
Where to buy Everywine.co.uk
RRP £11.99
Photograph: Guardian
Sol y Sombra Sauvignon Blanc
Sol y Sombra Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage 2007
Region Pisco
Grapes Sauvignon blanc
Tasting notes Crisp and clean with hints of passion fruit and tangy gooseberry. Fresh and floral with zesty acidity
Drink with Fish, poultry, salad, vegetarian Where to buy Ellis of Richmond
RRP £6.50
Photograph: Guardian
Santa Digna Cabernet Sauvignon
Santa Digna Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2005
Region Maule Valley
Grapes Cabernet sauvignon
Tasting notes Deep purple colour. Pungent, complex nose, with cassis and hints of vanilla on the palate
Drink with Beef, game, lamb
Where to buy Soho Wine Supply
RRP £5.99
Photograph: Guardian
Valdivieso Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc
Valdivieso Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc
Vintage 2006
Region Maule Valley
Grapes Cabernet franc
Tasting notes Sun-drenched strawberries and leafy notes on the nose. Silky smooth mid-palate and a chocolatey finish
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy The Fine Wine Company
RRP £9.99
Photograph: Guardian
Big Hat Merlot
Big Hat Merlot
Vintage 2007
Region Maule Valley
Grapes Merlot
Tasting notes A very soft, bramble-fruity wine with lovely balance. Light, pleasant and easy drinking
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, pork
Where to buy Direct Wine
RRP £5.99
Photograph: Guardian
Montgras Reserva Carmenère
Montgras Reserva Carmenère
Vintage 2007
Region Rapel Valley
Grapes Carmenère
Tasting notes Rich purple colour. Nice, meaty, herbal flavours, plenty of fruit and good, juicy freshness
Drink with Beef, pork, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Waitrose
RRP £6.99
Photograph: Guardian
Cantaluna Chardonnay Reserva
Cantaluna Chardonnay Reserva
Vintage 2006
Region Rapel Valley
Grapes Chardonnay
Tasting notes Pronounced oak and melon on the nose, with pineapple and vanilla on the palate and a long finish
Drink with Fish, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Patriarche Wine Agencies
RRP £6.99
Photograph: Guardian
Botalcura La Porfia Grand Reserve Carmenère
Botalcura La Porfia Grand Reserve Carmenère
Vintage 2005
Region Rapel Valley
Grapes Carmenère, carignan
Tasting notes Ripe and fruity on both the nose and the palate. Good tannins, nice wood and fine balance
Drink with Beef, game, lamb
Where to buy Everywine.co.uk
RRP £9.25
Photograph: Guardian
Caliterra Tribute Carmenère
Caliterra Tribute Carmenère
Vintage 2005
Region Rapel Valley
Grapes Carmenère, cabernet sauvignon
Tasting notes Rich cassis and plum fruit backed up by chewy, concentrated tannins and good acidity
Drink with Beef, lamb, pork
Where to buy Hatch Mansfield Agencies
RRP £7.99
Photograph: Guardian
Casa Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Merlot
Casa Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Merlot
Vintage 2006
Region Rapel Valley
Grapes Merlot, carmenère
Tasting notes A little closed on the nose, but shows good concentration and sweet tannins in the mouth. One to keep
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Majestic Wine
RRP £14.99
Photograph: Guardian
Novas Carmenère Cabernet Sauvignon
Novas Carmenère Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2005
Region Rapel Valley
Grapes Carmenère, cabernet sauvignon
Tasting notes Nicely structured blend from Chile's leading biodynamic estate. A restrained wine with good fruit
Drink with Beef, game, lamb
Where to buy Virgin Wines Online
RRP £7.99
Photograph: Guardian
Errazuriz Wild Ferment Chardonnay
Errazuriz Wild Ferment Chardonnay
Vintage 2007
Region Aconcagua
Grapes Chardonnay
Tasting notes Pale straw colour. Fresh lemons with some peachy elements. Good, balanced acidity and a rich finish
Drink with Fish, game, poultry
Where to buy Edencroft
RRP £9.99
Photograph: Guardian
Errazuriz Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
Errazuriz Max Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2006
Region Aconcagua
Grapes Cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc Tasting notes This displays a nice freshness, with notes of cassis, lead pencil and dark chocolate and firm oak tannins
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, pork, vegetarian
Where to buy Sainsbury’s
RRP £9.99
Photograph: Guardian
Errazuriz Estate Chardonnay
Errazuriz Estate Chardonnay
Vintage 2007
Region Aconcagua
Grapes Chardonnay
Tasting notes Pale lemon colour. Zesty, citrus fruit palate with cool-climate acidity and a crisp, lightly oaked finish
Drink with Fish, game, poultry
Where to buy Sainsbury’s
RRP £6.99
Photograph: Guardian
Matetic Vineyards EQ Sauvignon Blanc
Matetic Vineyards EQ
Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage 2007
Region Aconcagua
Grapes Sauvignon blanc
Tasting notes Ripe, intense style of sauvignon blanc with bold gooseberry and passion fruit notes and crisp acidity
Drink with Fish, pork, poultry, salad, vegetarian
Where to buy Majestic Wine
RRP £8
Photograph: Guardian
Leyda Garuma Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
Leyda Garuma Single Vineyard
Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage 2007
Region Aconcagua
Grapes Sauvignon blanc
Tasting notes Intensely fruity sauvignon with tropical fruit undertones and vivid, palate-tingling acidity
Drink with Fish, poultry, salad, vegetarian
Where to buy The Fine Wine Company
RRP £7.95
Photograph: Guardian
Leyda Las Brisas Single Vineyard Pinot Noir
Leyda Las Brisas
Single Vineyard Pinot Noir
Vintage 2007
Region Aconcagua
Grapes Pinot noir
Tasting notes Dark ruby colour. Fleshy and supple with intense red fruits. Elegant and stylish with fine tannins
Drink with Beef, fish, game, pork, poultry
Where to buy The Fine Wine Company
RRP £8.95
Photograph: Guardian
Ocio Pinot Noir
Ocio Pinot Noir
Vintage 2006
Region Aconcagua
Grapes Pinot noir
Tasting notes Good structure. Deep red fruits with hints of game. Tight and firm, this wine will reward cellaring
Drink with Beef, fish, game, pork, poultry
Where to buy The Wine Society
RRP £29.99
Photograph: Guardian
Casas del Bosque Sauvignon Blanc
Casas del Bosque Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage 2007
Region Aconcagua
Grapes Sauvignon blanc
Tasting notes Fresh and zippy with a minerally undertone, this is very clean and refreshing with zesty acidity
Drink with Fish, pork, poultry, salad, vegetarian
Where to buy Direct Wine
RRP £6
Photograph: Guardian
Agustinos Reserve Aconcagua Cabernet Sauvignon
Agustinos Reserve Aconcagua
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2007
Region Aconcagua
Grapes Cabernet sauvignon
Tasting notes Concentrated, inky colour. Pungent, fruity nose and rich fruitcake palate. Nice balance and length
Drink with Beef, lamb, pork
Where to buy Virgin Wines Online
RRP £8
Photograph: Guardian
Viña Maipo Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
Viña Maipo Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2006
Region Maipo Valley
Grapes Cabernet sauvignon
Tasting notes Classic Chilean blackcurrant pastille flavours on the palate, complemented by soft tannins
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy Sainsbury’s
RRP £8
Photograph: Guardian
Marques de Casa Concha Merlot
Marques de Casa Concha Merlot
Vintage 2006
Region Central Valley
Grapes Merlot
Tasting notes Dense colour. Blackberries, ripe plums and spice with rounded tannins and oaky complexity
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Sainsbury’s
RRP £8.99
Photograph: Guardian
Santa Rita Casa Real
Santa Rita Casa Real
Vintage 2004
Region Maipo Valley
Grapes Cabernet sauvignon
Tasting notes Ripe blackcurrant fruit, developing nicely and starting to show good complexity. A long finish
Drink with Beef, game, lamb
Where to buy The Wine Society
RRP £22
Photograph: Guardian
Amayna Barrel Fermented
Amayna Barrel Fermented
Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage 2005
Region Aconcagua
Grapes Sauvignon blanc
Tasting notes Medium yellow colour. Classic gooseberry perfume with a hint of grass. Lingering, balanced finish
Drink with Fish, pork, poultry, salad, vegetarian
Where to buy Oddbins
RRP £18.49
Photograph: Guardian
In Situ Gran Reserva Carmenère
In Situ Gran Reserva Carmenère
Vintage 2006
Region Aconcagua
Grapes Carmenère, cabernet sauvignon
Tasting notes Earthy, tarry aromas. Ripe, black fruits, black pepper and good acidity. Solid, persistent flavours
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, pork
Where to buy Delibo Fine Wines
RRP £15
Photograph: Guardian
Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Sauvignon Blanc
Sainsbury's Taste the Difference
Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage 2007
Region Aconcagua
Grapes Sauvignon blanc
Tasting notes Attractive vibrancy of flavour with balanced acidity and pleasing length
Drink with Fish, pork, salad, shellfish
Where to buy Sainsbury's
RRP £6.99
Photograph: Guardian
Caliterra Tribute Sauvignon Blanc
Caliterra Tribute Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage 2007
Region Aconcagua
Grapes Sauvignon blanc
Tasting notes Pale colour. Clean, concentrated citrus fruit on the palate, with a fresh, balanced finish
Drink with Fish, poultry, salad, vegetarian
Where to buy Hatch Mansfield Agencies
RRP £7.99
Photograph: Guardian
Loma Larga Sauvignon Blanc
Loma Larga Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage 2007
Region Aconcagua
Grapes Sauvignon blanc
Tasting notes Restrained herbal nose and a fresh gooseberry palate. Almost honeyed, with a pleasing length
Drink with Fish, poultry, salad, vegetarian
Where to buy Justerini & Brooks
RRP £7.69
Photograph: Guardian
Loma Larga Cabernet Franc
Loma Larga Cabernet Franc
Vintage 2006
Region Aconcagua
Grapes Cabernet franc
Tasting notes Intense blackcurrant fruit with spicy, smoky hints. Velvety and powerful with a firm finish
Drink with Beef, pork, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Justerini & Brooks
RRP £9.74
Photograph: Guardian
Matetic Vineyards EQ Pinot Noir
Matetic Vineyards EQ Pinot Noir
Vintage 2006
Region Aconcagua
Grapes Pinot noir
Tasting notes Very appealing vanilla and raspberry nose. Sweet, juicy fruit, with supple tannins and good length
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Widely available
RRP £14.50
Photograph: Guardian
Matetic Vineyards EQ Syrah
Matetic Vineyards EQ Syrah
Vintage 2006
Region Aconcagua
Grapes Syrah
Tasting notes Rich, youthful, meaty aromas. Lots of fruit on the palate, with pepper spice and succulent, ripe tannins
Drink with Beef, game
Where to buy Widely available
RRP £14.50
Photograph: Guardian
Casa Marin Cipreses Vineyard
Casa Marin Cipreses Vineyard
Vintage 2007
Region Aconcagua
Grapes Sauvignon blanc
Tasting notes Gooseberry, grass and lychee nose. Very clean and zippy with touches of apple and sulphur. Good acidity
Drink with Fish, pork, salad, shellfish, vegetarian
Where to buy Averys Wine Merchants
RRP £12.99
Photograph: Guardian
Morandé Edición Limitada Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon
Morandé Edición Limitada
Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2005
Region Maipo Valley
Grapes Syrah, cabernet sauvignon
Tasting notes Cassis nose leads to an impeccably balanced palate with vibrancy and brightness of fruit
Drink with Beef, game
Where to buy Laytons Wine Merchant
RRP £11.99
Photograph: Guardian
Pérez Cruz Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva
Pérez Cruz Cabernet
Sauvignon Reserva
Vintage 2006
Region Maipo Valley
Grapes Cabernet sauvignon, merlot
Tasting notes Fresh, minty nose. The palate is well crafted, with hints of cassis and dark chocolate and velvety tannins
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy Virgin Wines Online
RRP £8
Photograph: Guardian
De Martino Legado Carmenère
De Martino Legado Carmenère
Vintage 2006
Region Maipo Valley
Grapes Carmenère
Tasting notes Deep, intense colour and a rich, fruitcakey nose. Mouthful of berry fruits balanced by oak and tannins
Drink with Beef, pork, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy The Wine Society
RRP £7.99
Photograph: Guardian
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