Wine By Nine

Red Wine by Casa Lapostolle from Chile, South America. Grape Varieties: 84% Carmenere-Merlot, 16% Cabernet Color: Deep ruby with purple shadows. Nose: Very fresh and intense pure fruit. Aromas of ripe blueberries and concentrated black fruit dominate on an inviting, full and complex nose. Mouth: Plum on the palate, with toasty oak supporting firm acidity and integrated tannins. An elegant, well balanced, wine with deep, rich fruit, fine polish and a long finish.

Red Wine by Almaviva from Chile, South America. Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot Fragrant and aristocratic nose, with notes of cherries, blackberries and cigar box. Smooth tannins and the sweetness of bitter chocolate.

Red Wine by Cheval des Andes from Argentina, South America. A joint venture between Terrazas de Los Andes and Chateau Cheval Blanc, this wine is a groundbreaking blend of legendary Bordeaux First Growth winemaking expertise with the very best terroir in Argentina. The result is a New World Grand Cru: refined, subtle and complex. Color: Deep black cherry with mauve glints on the rim. Aroma: Upon agitating, dried apricots and floral notes mix with warm scents of tobacco, red berry fruit macerated in brandy, cherry stones and homemade jam, together with cedar-wood, bay leaves and chocolate. Palate: Opens on the palate warm and balanced, with freshness and minerals coming through on the mid-palate, along with black currant, spices and almond. Highly integrated, sweet tannins mingle with a long and elegant finish.

Red Wine by Sena from Chile, South America. The 2003 Se?a reflects the best of the Aconcagua Valley. Fruit-forward and lush, it is full of blueberry, blackberry, cherry, and licorice aromas balanced by smoky notes and vanilla from its French oak aging. The mouth-feel is soft and luxurious, full of sweet ripe tannins and a finish that lingers long on the palate. This wine is delightful today, but will improve in the bottle over the next ten years for even greater pleasure in the future. Food pairings: Roasts, grilled meats, game, duck, beef.

Red Wine by Sena from Chile, South America. The 2002 Se\\xF1a captures the essential elements of the Se\\xF1a style: perfect balance, ripe fruit, complexity on the nose and elegance on the palate. Black cherry, blackberry and blueberry are accented by spicy notes of sandalwood and cedar, with rich undertones of freshly turned earth and cocoa. The aging in new French oak contributed integrated notes of whole vanilla bean and toast. Spicy, chalky tannins create a lively sensation on the palate. The wine fills the mouth on entry and carries through to a long finish. The big tannin structure should allow the wine to age very well and continue to gain in complexity for at least ten years. Food Match: roasts, grilled meats, game, duck, beef.

Red Wine by Santa Rita from Chile, South America. This superb wine is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere, three varieties originally from Bordeaux that have been carefully cultivated by Santa Rita. Triple C benefits from the best of both the Old and New World, combining the elegance of traditional grape varieties with state-of-the-art New World techniques. The specially selected grapes are grown at Santa Rita's Alto Jahuel Estate in Maipo Valley, Chile, approximately 40 miles from Santiago. Triple C represents a new style in Chilean winemaking, becoming a true expression of Chilean nature; complex and abundant. Blend: 55% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Carmenere

Red Wine by CARO from Argentina, South America. CARO was born of the alliance between two wine cultures, French and Argentine; two noble grape varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec; and two renowned wine families, Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) and Nicolas Catena. Vignerons since the 19th century, these two powerful organizations have combined their deep knowledge of Mendoza's high altitude terroir and the art of winemaking to create a unique wine: CARO. Two cultures, two families, two varietals, one wine. Blend: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Malbec Beautiful, slightly amber color. Red and very ripe black fruit on the nose, with wood notes developing into classic vanilla, tobacco and cedar aromas. Rich, full-bodied, powerful and velvety with good aromatic complexity on the palate and good length. A rich, balanced wine with ripe and juicy tannins.

Red Wine by CARO from Argentina, South America. CARO was born of the alliance between two wine cultures, French and Argentine; two noble grape varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec; and two renowned wine families, Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) and Nicolas Catena. Vignerons since the 19th century, these two powerful organizations have combined their deep knowledge of Mendoza's high altitude terroir and the art of winemaking to create a unique wine: CARO. Two cultures, two families, two varietals, one wine. Blend: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Malbec Beautiful, slightly purple color. Intense on the nose with ripe red and black fruit, a touch of mint with tobacco and vanilla aromas, and well-integrated oak. Rich and full-bodied, powerful and velvety with good aromatic complexity on the palate and good length. A rich, complex & balanced wine with ripe, juicy tannins.

Red Wine by Haras de Pirque from Chile, South America. 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Carmenere. Haras de Pirque vineyards, Upper Maipo valley (Sub Maipo region). The vines were planted in 1992. The parcels are selected by the special flavors and ripeness of the fruit. Special vineyard management to maximize the quality of the grapes. Deep red color. Layers of mint and chocolate, with a persistent hint of cherries. Very complex, ripe, deep and sweet tannins. Concentrated and velvety in mouth feel. Opulent fruit and spicy ending.

Red Wine by Felipe Rutini from Argentina, South America. The grapes are sourced from the Tupungato region of Mendoza, high in the Andes Mountains, at an elevation of 3,000 to 5,000 feet above sea-level. With its unique microclimate, Tupungato produces fruit with exceptional fruit and structure. The vineyards experience a range of temperature between daytime highs and night time lows. The warm sunny days allow for maximum radiation resulting in complex flavors and aromas. The cool night allow for an extended hang-time on the vines ensuring good balance of acidity. Aging takes place for 15 months in 100% new French oak. This blend of 53% Malbec and 47% Merlot is a full-bodied red with red fruit aromas of plums, cherries and strawberries, accompanied by vanilla, chocolate and tobacco. This well-structured wine is complex and fruity and will age well.

Red Wine by Erasmo from Chile, South America. Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc Color: Deep ruby red with brilliant shades of cherry. Bouquet: A harmony of wildflowers, cherry, blueberry and blackberry preserves on a background of licorice. Taste: Starts with a warm sensation that develops into a long and persistent flavor of cherries and blackberries. A velvety and elegant blend of tannins integrated into a full-bodied, long, lingering finish. Serving Suggestions: Well-matched with roasted meat, hearty pastas and hard cheeses.

Red Wine by Cousino Macul from Chile, South America. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot Dark purple, this wine begins with immediately accessible scents of black plum, cassis, wild blueberry and cocoa powder. As it expands in the glass, it reveals layers of rosemary, tarragon, light toasty oak, and earthy, mineral notes. Soft, rich and expansive on the palate, it showcases dense ripe fruit flavors of blackberry and plum, with secondary notes of mocha, anise and oak spices. Supple, with fine-grained tannins, it is inticately structured and seamless. Though drinking well in its youth, it can age gracefully to reach peak in 6-8 years.