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Vintage: 2006
Price Range: $15
Producer: Vina Santa Alicia
Region & Country: Maipo Valley, Chile
Grape Variety: Carmenere
Recommended By: Maggie Noonan
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 10/04/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 01/21/2009
Dinner: Steak, salad & various cheeses
Appearance: Raspberry red; full-bodied
Nose: Slightly hot, with berry and spice bouquet
Taste: Berries, spices and slightly sweet
Finish: Lingers, but smooth
Overall Impression: As you are well aware, I do enjoy Killer Bee a lot, but I enjoyed other grapes more. The Carmenere was different, but in a good way. It definitely holds its own.
Overall Rating: 89/100
Overall Value: ***.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2006
Price Range: $16
Producer: Vina Santa Alicia
Region & Country: Maipo Valley, Chile
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 10/08/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 10/16/2008
Appearance: Brilliant pale gold; light bodied
Nose: Fruity - apples and pears; aroma is clean and strong
Taste: Sweet, clean and crisp; a little buttery
Finish: Apple finish, sweet, low acidity, lingers
Overall Impression: KB's Chardonnay is a great medium wine that does not overpower with sweetness or tartness. It's just the right amount on every side. A "just right" white, if you will.
Overall Rating: 89/100
Overall Value: *** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2006
Price Range: $16
Producer: Vina Santa Alicia
Region & Country: Maipo Valley, Chile
Grape Variety: Malbec
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 09/09/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 09/11/2008
Dinner: Barbecue chicken wrap
Appearance: Thick, blood red; very opaque
Nose: Vibrant chocolate with fruity tones
Taste: Complex flavor and very bold
Finish: Lingers with spice and slightly dry
Overall Impression: I loved this wine. There were so many flavors in just one sip. It had very complex tastes and such boldness. This is definitely one to pick up. KB's Malbec was good, but this cab is awesome!
Overall Rating: 97/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2005
Price Range: $16
Producer: Vina Santa Alicia
Region & Country: Maipo Valley, Chile
Grape Variety: Malbec
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 05/24/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 05/25/2008
Note: I got into a car accident today and spend 5 hours in the emergency. Not to worry; I'm okay. Now it's time for some wine.
Appearance: Deep, dark red; garnet
Nose: Warm, citrus aroma
Taste: Fruity, flavorful, very bold
Finish: Taste lingers; It is flavorful but it also lasts
Overall Impression: This wine was delicious! I really liked it and think it would make a great stand-alone wine. I would bring this to a party or give this as a gift if you want to impress.
Overall Rating: 95/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2006
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