Itata Valley, South Region

Pedro Parra y Familia

Pencopolitano Cinsault País 2019

Semi-sweet, light bodied, balanced tannins, pairs well across the meat spectrum (chicken, pork, as well as red meat). — a month ago

Pedro Parra y Familia

Imaginador Itata Cinsault 2020

Give this one a proper 1.5 hour decant, tight, needs to relax. Also deserves proper wine glass, I used a glass tumbler.

Enjoying by the glass, it was fun to witness it unfold. Tight, earthy, tannic, and not very expressive at the beginning, later a floral and raspberry note showed up in the nose. Earthy on the pallet.

9.1 for my experience, could achieve 9.3 with proper handling.
— 3 months ago

Scott@Mister and Tom liked this

Boekenhoutskloof

The Chocolate Block Cinsault Blend 2020

JFP
9.0

Definitely a keeper for any dinner — 6 months ago

Roberto Henriquez

Rivera Del Notro Moscatel de Alejandría Blend 2022

truly delicious, ate with vongole and fish piccata. goes so well with the parsley — 13 days ago

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Chardonnay 2018

Paul J
9.7

Double blind wine tasting. 3 Whites and 3 Reds:

1. ‘18 Hamilton Russell Chard - WOTN across both whites and reds - complex, refined, fruit integrated with honey, oak, butter, cream, camomile.

2. ‘20 Hartenberg The Eleanor Chard - big wine that could use a few years. Nice fruit and lovely acidity. Mix between a White Burg and Rhone Blend.

3. ‘22 Far Niente Chard - potential, very young, not the best QPR. Reminded me of young Paul Hobbs single vineyard Chards.


1. ‘12 Giacomo Fenocchio 90 di Riserva Barolo - aged showed through nicely, but still lively with dark cherries and ample tannins.

2. ‘20 Vilafonte - decanted, but young and an absolutely massive wine. Black fruit, chewy, with decent sweetness.

3. ‘02 Origin Red Blend - nose of black tar and cigars. Zero fruit and big tar, tobacco, and bbq flavors. Bigger wine than I was expecting.

Great night with great friends!
— 2 months ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Tom, Severn and 4 others liked this

Boekenhoutskloof

The Wolftrap Syrah Blend 2021

What a bargain. You would never guess the price is under $10. — 6 months ago

Anthonij Rupert

Optima Franschhoek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2020

Deep, fruity blackberries well rounded noticeable tanins. Labeled online as a cab sauv blend. Almost shiraz-y to me. So good when young, wonder how the aged ones would be. — a month ago

Pedro Parra y Familia

Vinista Itata Valley País 2021

100% Pais from different vineyards - some on volcanic soils, others on granite soils - fermented with indigenous yeasts and 60% whole clusters. Aged in concrete and oak for a year. Red fruit and iron notes. Light-bodied, savory, elegant — 4 months ago

Ira liked this

Rogue Vine

Grand Itata Los Amigos Red Blend 2021

J Choi
9.4

Great find. Itata, chile. Cinsault. — 6 months ago