Ashley B

9.2

Similar to bonterra, but has a little more flavor. Less acidic than La crema Monterey in aftertaste — 5 years ago

Stacey hc

9.9

One of my fave inexpensive chards! Not oaky, lightly buttery. — 5 years ago

Robert Penn

9.2

Balanced fruit and complimented smoked salmon salad well over looking Bemidji Lake. — 6 years ago

Jason Martin

9.2

Goes great with a good tomato and basil sauce. — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

The first Don Melchor from my storage and it’s very good but still early. I won’t open another for at least 5 years or more. The nose on first open showed ruby dark currants. As it opened up in the two hour decant, it’s nose changed and showed some earthy funkiness with a fair amount of mushroom. Dark currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, overly baked strawberries, blueberries, black cherry cola, dark dry soils, dry crushed rocks, dry stems, soft leather, lead pencil shavings, dry stones, mushrooms, darker Asian spices, mint, dry herbs, anise, tarry notes, black tea, lilacs and fresh & dry dark florals. The body is full, round, lush & elegant. The tannins are round & beautiful, but only 50% resolved. The palate matches the nose very closely. Dark currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, overly baked strawberries, blueberries, black cherry cola, dark chocolate & mocha, dark dry soils, dry crushed rocks, dry stems, soft leather, lead pencil shavings, tobacco with ash, dry stones, darker Asian spices, mint, dry herbs, anise, tarry notes, black tea, lilacs and fresh & dry dark florals. The acidity is round & beautiful. The length, balance, structure and tension are extremely solid. The finish is still big, full, round, richly elegant and lasts minutes. Photos of; their beautiful Estate, harvested fruit, a library cellar that I think we’d all like to raid and their barrel room with tasting area. Producer history and notes...Concha y Toro was founded by Don Melchor de Santiago Concha y Toro and his wife, Emiliana Subercaseaux, in 1883. They are the largest producer of wines from Latin America and are headquartered in Santiago, Chile. They own 8,720 hectares spread throughout Chile's major wine regions of; Maipo, Maule, Rapel, Colchagua, Curico, and Casablanca. He started the winery with grape varieties that he brought from Bordeaux. The grapes he brought were; Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Merlot, and Carmenère. Concha y Toro started exporting wine in March of 1933 to the port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. In 1950, the winery began to acquire more vineyards. They also began the process of adapting its wine to new markets and meeting a higher demand. In 1971, Eduardo Guilisasti Tagle became Chairman of the Board and succeeded in expanding the company. In 1987, they partnered with the U.S. importer Banfi Vintners. This partnership advanced sales and were able to incorporate more advanced technology in all stages of their production. They also started using small French oak barriques that further advanced the quality of their wines. In 2011, Concha y Toro bought the California portfolio of wines from Brown-Forman. The portfolio included these properties; Fetzer, Bonterra, Five River Wines, Bel Arbor Wines, Jekel Vinyards, Coldwater Creek, Sanctuary Wines Little Black Dress Wines. They are now a huge company with nearly a billion dollars in revenues annually. Don Melchor was Chile’s first iconic wine and has received with few exceptions consistent 90+ Parker scores since 1995. Most in the mid 90 range. This 04 is an excellent example of what they can produce in Chile. If I put this in a blind tasting, many would guess Bordeaux and some Napa Cabernet. — 8 years ago

Rosemarie Villacis

9.1

Wonderful. — 9 years ago

Alison Clasper

9.1

Wine on the patio at Bonterra restaurant in Calgary. — 12 years ago

Ian Riach

9.0

Another SUPER super Tuscan. Great dark fruit and spice. 10 years a good time to drink, but could easily sit for a few more years. Made more interesting to me with the Calgary connection. First tried at Bonterra (miss it) 12 years ago. Love it and the higher end offerings. — 5 years ago

Glenn Gates

9.2

Mike O brought it to dinner. Better than my Bonterra! — 5 years ago

Davenport Edwards

9.1

Organic, crisp, ordered at Bemidj Golf Country Club. — 6 years ago

Chris

9.0

Very nice wine. Subtle with hints of blackberry and raspberry. Little peppery start but a very soft finish. Excellent overall. Had it with a veal Marsala and fettuccine. $22 — 7 years ago

Heath

9.0

Very good Syrah — 8 years ago

Charan Chandra Veer Gunuru

8.9

It's good. Got a slight bite to it. — 8 years ago

Susan Borowicz

8.9

Light wine with flavors of peach and apricot. Smooth and creamy. — 9 years ago

Patrick Dolan

9.0

Aromas of pear and apricots. Tastes of honey with floral notes. Some pineapple or apricot on the palette. Very smooth and nice finish. — 9 years ago

Craig Marino

9.6

Both of us REALLY enjoyed it. Craig liked it better than Bonterra! — 12 years ago

Mike Campbell

9.3

A superb Merlot. Very fruity with a nice finish. Great value and good buy one f you can find it. — 5 years ago

Lauren East

9.0

Refreshing and crisp — 5 years ago

Leah Cobarrubias

9.0

Home
from Cost Plus — 6 years ago

Bob Schroeck

9.0

Drank on 10-12-2018. Vintage 2008. Held up very well. — 7 years ago

Diane M. Napolitano

9.5

Blueberries, raspberries, vanilla, cream — 7 years ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.0

Funky and weird. Smells like cat per tastes like a bunch of things. Balance is great. Acid, citrus, apples and tannins are balanced and harmonious. — 8 years ago

Susan Sakosits

9.5

Very smooth and fruity. Full bouquet. Very little bite. Hints of vanilla spice and rich berry. Organically grown seems to add delightful flavor. — 8 years ago

Chad

10

Such a good organic wine — 9 years ago

Elizabeth Levitt

9.1

Mmmm, good for when you're already drunk. — 9 years ago

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