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Casillero del Diablo offers wine lovers the very special opportunity to participate in the propagation of a century old legend known throughout the world. In the 19th century, the founder of Concha y Toro, Don Melchor, discovered that his vineyard workers were sampling his greatest wines. To discourage this action, Don Melchor spread the rumour that his deepest, darkest cellar was the Casillero del Diablo (Cellar of the Devil), so that no one would dare go in there. It worked, and a legend was born. Today, this mysterious and legendary cellar continues to hold the finest, estate grown wines of Casillero del Diablo.

 

Casillero del Diablo

 

Casillero del Diablo Reserva Privada (Private Reserve)
 

Region: Pirque, Maipo & Rucahue, Rapel, Chile
Grape Varieties: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Syrah
Production Technique: The grapes are hand harvested. 70% of the wine is aged in American oak for 18 months.
Description: Color: Deep and luxurious; intense and brilliant ruby-red.
Bouquet: Blackcurrant, red cherry and plum notes from Cabernet Sauvignon combine with Syrah-endowed ripe black fruit, blackberry and plum.
Taste: Notes of dark plums and spice, generously framed by toasty American oak with a soft and well structured mouthfilling texture.
Alcohol Content: -
Total Acidity: -

Aged in French oak barrels for 14 months, this wine strikes the perfect balance between fruit and wood, yet retains vibrant acidity and supple tannins.

Reserva Privada is the perfect match for finer recipes including grilled and roasted meats as well as for rich pasta dishes.

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Private Reserve 2005
Assemblage of selected grapes from Pirque and Peumo vineyards. The wine comprises 65% Cabernet Sauvignon from Pirque, the origin of Casillero del Diablo, in the Maipo Valley and 35% Syrah from the hillsides of Peumo in the Rapel Valley. Casillero del Diablo Reserva Privada has been aged in French oak barrels for 14 months.


Origin - Vineyards

Pirque Cabernet Sauvignon
Pirque’s vineyards, in the Maipo Valley, are fully mature and deliver the best possible balance and quality year-in year-out.
Located in one of the coolest parts of the Maipo Valley, the vineyard is set on a Maipo River terrace, a kilometer from its current course. The thin, nutrient-poor sandy-loam soil is of alluvial origin and affords good drainage. Vines rooted here naturally curb grape yields producing more concentrated fruit.
Maipo's generous weather, with its warm days and cold nights, assists tannin ripening and preserves the fruit's color and aroma.

Peumo Syrah
Syrah comes straight from Peumo vineyards planted on foothills in the Rapel Valley.
South-facing the vineyard is open to the influence of evening breezes off the nearby Cachapoal River, and is a cooler spot within a notably warmer valley.
The mostly clayish soils and inclined terrain favor drainage and, as a result, balanced vines with smaller, more concentrated berries. Long summers help the grapes ripen fully and properly and thus further their depths of character and color.



Tasting Notes
Colour:
Deep, intense and brilliant ruby-red.

Aroma:
Blackcurrant, red cherry and plum notes from Cabernet Sauvignon combine with Syrah-endowed fresh black fruits -blackberry and plum- and traces of white pepper and spices. The 14-month ageing in French barrels adds another layer of aromatic complexity with hints of vanilla, smoke and cedar.

Palate:
Smooth and elegant tannins play off the firm and good structure. This wine strikes a very good balance between fruit and wood-associated features, yet retains vibrant acidity and juicy tannins.
 

 

 

Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon
 

Estate Produced and Bottled
Region: Maipo Valley, Chile
Grape Variety: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Carménère
Production Technique: After fermentation in stainless steel tanks, 70% of the wine is aged in small American oak for six to eight months, 30% is aged in stainless steel for 8 months.
Description: Color: Bright, dark red
Bouquet: Appealing ripe cherries, black currant and dark plums with a touch of vanilla and toasted oak.
Taste: Medium bodied with smooth and friendly tannins. Hints of plums and cherries and a generous touch of toasted American oak.
Alcohol Content: 13.6%
Total Acidity: 5.0 g/l

The wine is endowed with a remarkable bouquet, complex overtones and a lingering finish. It is well structured, perfectly balanced and boasts a satisfying and lingering finish. Dark and deep red color. Appealing red cherries and black plums with a touch of toasty oak.
This classic, well structured, perfectly balanced Cabernet Sauvignon goes well with the heartiest cuisine, including roasts, game, stews, spicy pasta dishes and robust cheeses.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Originally from Bordeaux, France, this is currently the most ubiquitous variety on a worldwide scope, a feat that is largely due to the fact that Cabernet was able to adapt successfully to almost every type of soil. When young, its most pervasive trait is the forcefulness of its tannins, which tend to soften over time and give way to exceptional, elegant, good-bodied, flavorful and round wines characterized by pepper, black fruit and cassis notes.


Appellation Central Valley.
Vintage 2007.
Soil Hillside and riverbank.
Aging 8 months in small American oak barrels, 70% of the blend.
Color Deep, intense ruby red.
Aroma Ripe fruit –cherry and black plum- and subtle toasted traces from wood aging.
Palate Mid-bodied, firm and smooth tannins. An elegant wine with a long, pleasant finish.
Food Pairing Red meats, spicy dishes and ripe cheeses such as Gruyere or blue cheese.


Appellation Central Valley.
Vintage 2006.
Soil Riverbench, benchland and hillside associated soils.
Aging 70% aged in small American oak barrels during 8 months.
Color Deep and intense red ruby.
Aroma Blackcurrant, black cherry and black plums notes; vanilla, mocha, toasted coffee and chocolate nuances from barrel aging.
Palate It is a smooth yet intense concentrated wine, dense, vibrant. Elegant, long and pleasant lingering.
Food Pairing A great choice to match with red meats, herby dishes or mature cheeses such as Gruyere or blue cheese.

 

 

Casillero del Diablo Carmenere
 

Region: Rapel Valley, Chile
Grape Varieties: 85% Carménère, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Syrah
Production Technique: The grapes are hand and mechanically harvested. 70% of the wine is aged in American oak for 8 months, 30% is aged in stainless steel for 8 months.
Description: Color: Dark and deep crimson red.
Bouquet: Luscious fruit flavors: Dark plums and chocolate with hints of coffee and toasty American oak.
Taste: Notes of dark plums and spice, generously framed by toasty American oak with a soft and well structured mouthfilling texture.
Alcohol Content: 14.0%
Total Acidity: 4.82g/l

Dark red crimson color. Notes of plums, black fruit, chocolate and spice on the nose. It is a well-balanced, round wine with firm tannins.

Casillero del Diablo Carménère is excellent with fresh light dishes based in meats, vegetables and fresh herbs. Also a good accompaniment to ripe cheeses such as Gouda, Gruyere or a dry goat cheese.
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Carmenere
A native French variety, this grape extinguished almost completely after the great phylloxera plague. It resurfaced in Chile at the end of the XX century, where it breeds wines of intense color, soft and round tannins, and restrained acidity. Characteristic aromas of chocolate, coffee and, in a subtler way, moist soil.

Appellation Rapel Valley.
Vintage 2007.
Soil Riverbank.
Aging 8 months in American Oak barrels, 70% of the blend.
Color Deep, intense violet-red.
Aroma Intense and expressive fruit with leading plum and black cherry notes. Also bitter chocolate, coffee and toast.
Palate Good structure and concentration, smooth and elegant tannins. Ripe fruit makes a comeback, in balance with the wood; long and very pleasant finish.
Food Pairing Meats, vegetables, pizza and ripe cheeses.

Appellation Rapel Valley.
Vintage 2006.
Soil Riverbench and benchland associated soils.
Aging 70% aged in l American oak barrels for 8 months.
Color Dark, deep and bright purple.
Aroma Dark plums, blackcurrant, dark chocolate with hints of coffee and toasted American oak.
Palate Soft and well structured mouthfilling texture. Notes of dark plums and spice, generously framed by toasty American oak.
Food Pairing Perfect for tasty winter stews or grilled summer barbeques.

 

 

Casillero del Diablo Malbec
 

Malbec was first cultivated in Côt Rouge, France, and is known for producing well extracted wines with a sort of oily silkiness to them. Malbec bottlings feature good body, medium acidity and nice pepper, blackberry, black plum and cinnamon notes.

 

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Appellation Rapel Valley.
Vintage 2007.
Soil Riverbank.
Aging 8 months in small American oak barrels, 60% of the blend.
Color Intense purple-red.
Aroma Perfectly integrated fruit and wood; black cherry, blackberry, some spicy and subtle smoked tones.
Palate Nice volume, excellent fruit / wood balance. Smooth tannins and a velvety finish.
Food Pairing Grilled vegetables, meat stews, Mexican specialties and duck or goose dishes.

 

 

 

 

Casillero del Diablo Merlot
Region: Central Valley, Chile
Grape Variety: 90% Merlot, 10% Carménère
Production Technique: After fermentation and maceration, 70% of the wine is aged in small American oak barriques for six to eight months, 30% is aged in stainless steel. It is then followed by an additional month in the bottle.
Description: Color: Dark and deep red.
Bouquet: Attractive aromas of black plum, smoke, herbs and mocha.
Taste: Smooth with great structure. Fruity taste and full body. Chocolate and herb accents add palate interest.
Alcohol Content: 13.8%
Total Acidity: 5.03g/l

Casillero del Diablo Merlot is big in volume and smooth, while exhibiting great structure. Dark and deep red color. Luscious fruit flavors: cherries, currants, berries and plums. On the palate, hints of mocha and herbs, generously framed by toasty American oak. It has a mouthfilling texture and is soft, but well structured. The wine is excellent with a variety of cheeses, meats and pasta dishes.
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Merlot
Its origin lies in Bordeaux, France. This is the second most harvested red variety in Chile. A smooth-bodied and friendly wine with tannins that are less forceful than in Cabernet Sauvignon and well-marked flavors of black plums, cherries, spices, smoke and pencil lead.

Appellation Central Valley.
Vintage 2007.
Soil Gentle slopes and riverbank.
Aging 8 months in small American oak barrels, 70% of the blend.
Color Bright, intense and deep purple.
Aroma Fruit-forward with distinct blackberry and plum notes, and delicate traces of vanilla and toast. Very well-integrated wood
Palate Smooth, good body. Balanced, ripe tannins and a delicious long finish.
Food Pairing Pasta, chicken-based recipes, ham, risotto, mild cheeses and Mexican food.

Appellation Central Valley.
Vintage 2006.
Soil Riverbench and benchland associated soils.
Aging 70% aged in small American oak barrels during 8 months.
Color Bright dark and deep purple.
Aroma Subtle aromas of chocolate, dark plums, berries and spices, with hints of vanilla and smoke.

Palate Medium-bodied, with lovely tannins and a long, pretty finish.
Food Pairing A great match to pasta, ham, risotto, lightly spiced red meats, soft cheeses and Mexican food.

 

 

 

 

Casillero del Diablo Pinot Noir
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Pinot Noir
A staple of Burgundy, France, Pinot Noir is a wine of sheer color, light body and medium acidity. It can be best described in terms of its complex ripe red fruit aromas, floral and moist soil notes. Less vigorous than other red wines, this variety seduces with elegance and finesse.


Appellation Casablanca.
Vintage 2007.
Soil Benchland associated soil.
Aging 100% aged in French oak barrels for 8 months.
Color Delicate and bright ruby red.
Aroma Ripe red fruits –strawberries and raspberries- subtle notes of spices and touches of toasted French oak.
Palate Fruit-forward, fresh and flavorful, medium-bodied and fully textured in mouth; balanced acidity and a pleasant, long and persistent finish.
Food Pairing Great with chicken, pork, vegetarian dishes or even a gusty fish dish.

Appellation Casablanca Valley.
Vintage 2006.
Soil Benchland associated soil.
Aging 100% aged in French oak barrels for 8 months.
Color Bright, light and young rubi color.
Aroma Complex aromas of strawberries and raspberries and notes of toasted French oak.
Palate A medium full body Pinot Noir with good structure and a long, lingering finish.
Food Pairing Great with chicken, pork, vegetarian dishes or even a gusty fish dish.

 

 

 

 

Casillero del Diablo Shiraz
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Shiraz
Its origin is still a matter of controversy. Some talk about Persia, others move the cradle to Syracuse in Italy, while others assure the birthplace is the Rhône Valley, France. It produces tannic and well-structured wines of relatively low acidity and with very good cellaring capabilities; they age gracefully and maintain their quality throughout. Its aromas and flavors carry blackberry, chocolate, smoke, spices and some pepper notes.


Appellation Central Valley.
Vintage 2007.
Soil Riverbank and benchland associated soils.
Aging 100% aged in small American oak barrels during 8 months.
Color Beautiful dark red color, almost to a black shade; very attractive.
Aroma Its elegant and fresh fruit -black cherries and ripe blackberries- is very well integrated with the wood. Spices, cedar and chocolate notes, plus a lightly toasted hint.
Palate Full bodied, round, strikes a nice balance between fruit and the toasted notes from the wood. Sweet and smooth tannins; its acidity allows a perfect balance between the different flavor layers which linger on to a pleasant end.
Food Pairing Perfect with spicy foods and red meats.


Appellation Central Valley.
Vintage 2006.
Soil Riverbench and benchland associated soils.
Aging 100% aged in small American oak barrels during 8 months.
Color Bright, dark and deep purple.
Aroma Blackberries, dark plums, black cherries with hints of spices, cedar and American oak.
Palate Round and mouthfilling wine with ample smooth and sweet tannins finishing with lively acidity balance the intense range of flavours.
Food Pairing Prefect with spicy foods and red meats.

 

 


 Casillero del Diablo Chardonnay
Estate Produced and Bottled
Region: Casablanca Valley, Chile
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Production Technique: The wine is 30% fermented in French oak and aged eight months on the lees. The remaining 70% is aged 8 months on stainless steel. 10% malolactic fermentation.
Description: Color: Light, lemon yellow.
Bouquet: Fresh yet intense. Pineapple, citrus and apples with a backdrop of vanilla.
Taste: A medium bodied wine with a long, sweet finish.
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Total Acidity: 5.9 g/l


The wine has a lemon-yellow color. It is rich and appealing with heavy pineapple fruit, toasty oak and a creamy butter texture. It is an elegant, round and mouthfilling wine balanced by crisp acidity for a long and memorable finish.
Excellent with seafood, poultry, medium-sauced pastas, as well as most cheeses. Serve slightly chilled. Click here for a suggested food match and recipe.

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Chardonnay
Originally from Bordeaux, France, this variety is used to produce wines that, when aged in oak, reach great levels of flavor and aromatic complexity. Fruit notes -particularly tropical- combine with vanilla traces and a toasted feeling derived from the wood.


Appellation Central Valley.
Vintage 2007.
Soil Benchland and hillside associated soils.
Aging 30% fermented and aged in French oak barrels, 70% aged in stainless steel tanks during 6 to 8 months
Colour Pale yellow, limpid and bright.
Aroma Very expressive nose; fresh and fruit-forward with delicate vanilla, dry fruits, hazelnuts and toasted notes for enhanced complexity.
Palate Rich fruit intensity intertwining with wooded tones. Good acidity, fresh, balanced and elegant; ends on a long and sweet finale.
Food Pairing Great with fish, seafood and creamy pasta dishes.

Appellation Central Valley.
Vintage 2006.
Soil Benchland and hillside associated soils.
Aging 30% fermented and aged in French oak barrels, 70% aged in stainless steel tanks during 6 to 8 months.
Colour Light, lemon yellow, clean and bright.
Nose Fresh and frutal. Pineapple and citric notes with a soft touch of vanilla.
Taste Complex, with good balance and fresh acidity. A mid-bodied wine with a long, sweet finish.
Food Pairing Great with fish, seafood and creamy pasta dishes.
 

 

 


 

 
 Casillero del Diablo Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Central Valley, Chile
Grape Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Production Technique: Hand and mechanically harvested in March. After fermentation, the wine is aged 4 – 6 months in stainless steel.
Description: Color: Straw with green hues.
Bouquet: Fresh and citric. Peaches with hints of gooseberry.
Taste: Gentle, round and mouth-filling with crisp acidity.
Alcohol Content: 13.3%
Total Acidity: 6.8g/l
Flaxen gold color. A fresh and crisp bouquet. On the palate, the wine is elegant, round and mouth filling balanced by crisp acidity.
This Sauvignon Blanc is elegant, round and of great volume. A clean and bright wine of astounding quality, this wine is best when served chilled. Enjoy with ceviche, oysters, and sush or serve as an aperitif.
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Sauvignon Blanc
A variety born in Bordeaux, France. In Chile its wines develop citric aromas that intertwine with mineral notes and herbal touches. The mouth is light, fresh and features clear-cut acidity.


Appellation Central Valley.
Harvest 2007.
Soil Benchland and riverbench associated soils
Aging 100% fermented in stainless steel and aged for 4 to 6 months sur lie.
Colour Translucent yellow with subtle green hues
Aroma Expressive and with plenty of varietal identity; tropical fruits, white peach, currant and refreshing citrus notes.
Palate In mouth it feels balanced, intense, fresh and with a good acidity level. An elegant and round wine with a pleasant, long finish.
Food Pairing Sea bass ceviche and oysters.

Appellation Central Valley.
Harvest 2006.
Soil Benchland and riverbench associated soils.
Aging 100% fermented in stainless steel and aged for 4 to 6 months sur lie.
Color Straw with green hues, clean and bright.
Aroma Fresh and citric. Peaches with hints of gooseberry and tropical fruit.
Palate Gentle, round and mouthfilling with crisp acidity.
Food Pairing See bass ceviche and oysters.

 

 
 Casillero del Diablo Riesling
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Riesling
Riesling was first cultivated in the Rhine Valley, Germany, where it undoubtedly achieves its best expression. This variety is noted for the excellent sugar/acidity balance it strikes, producing fresh and aromatic wines that bring together floral, fruity and mineral notes.


Appellation Bio Bio Valley.
Vintage 2007.
Soil Colluvial; red clayish soils associated to Bío-Bío river.
Aging Fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged for 4 months sur lies.
Color Bright pale yellow.
Aroma Fine citrus fruit and mineral notes intertwine with smooth floral traces.
Palate Well balanced, refreshing acidity and good volume. Persistent and long finish.
Food Pairing Light appetizers and spicy, smoked or salty dishes.




 

 
 Casillero del Diablo Shiraz Rose
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Shiraz Rosé
Shiraz are mostly tannic and well structured wines, but this Rosé, made from the free run juice of the grapes, is a really different thing with its bright and intense purple color, attractive fruity aromas, specially strawberries and raspberries, as well as hints of spices. It is very fresh and easy to drink, with good acidity and fruity flavors of blackberries and plums.


Appellation Central Valley.
Vintage 2007.
Soil Colluvial.
Aging Stainless steel tanks for 2 months.
Color Translucent, yet very intense purple.
Aroma Appealing aromas of fresh red fruits, particularly strawberries and raspberries. Very evident spicy notes, a variety-related trait.
Palate Friendly. There is good structure and acidity to complement its delicate fruit.
Food Pairing Red and white meat, desserts and also an excellent choice as an aperitif.

 

 

Casillero del Diablo Viognier
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Viognier
After being on the brink of extinction in 1965, this variety, a native grape of the French Rhône Valley, has seen a steady increase in its production to the point where it now stands as competition for the ever-classic Chardonnay. This is an aromatic wine, delicate in mouth but also characterful, with intense flavor -mostly defined by its apricot and peach notes- and low acidity.


Appellation Casablanca Valley.
Vintage 2007.
Soil Benchland associated soils.
Aging 6 months in stainless steel tanks, 60% of the blend; the remaining 40% was fermented and aged in small French oak barrels.
Colour Light yellow, clean and bright.
Aroma Fresh, complex and intense. Floral aromas, smooth fruit notes intermingle with very subtle wood hints.
Palate Fresh, mid-bodied, sparkling acidity and a smooth, persistent finish.
Food Pairing A great partner to Oriental foods and white meats.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casillero del Diablo


CONCHA Y TORO
Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah Maipo Valley Casillero del Diablo Reserva Privada 2006

Dark, with a loamy undertow to the black currant, melted licorice and roasted coffee notes. Fleshy and pure through the finish. This has solid grip. Drink now through 2010. 70,000 cases made. –JM
Score: 89
Release Price: $17
Country: Chile
Region: Maipo
Issue: Nov 30, 2008

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Carmenère Rapel Valley Casillero del Diablo Reserve 2006

A modestly structured version, with cocoa powder, currant paste, briar and tobacco notes backed by nice grip on the finish. What a value. Drink now through 2009. 180,000 cases made. –JM
Score: 88
Release Price: $10
Country: Chile
Region: Rapel
Issue: Mar 31, 2008
Designation: Best Values

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Chardonnay Casablanca Valley Casillero del Diablo Reserve 2006

Fig, hazelnut, floral and orange blossom notes run through this focused Chardonnay. Good length on the finish. Drink now. 270,000 cases made. –JM
 

Score: 88
Release Price: $10
Country: Chile
Region: Aconcagua
Issue: Mar 31, 2008

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Syrah Rapel Valley Casillero del Diablo Reserve 2007

Fresh and focused, with a range of dark cherry and currant fruit backed by tangy mineral, sage and cocoa notes. Good length. Drink now. 140,000 cases made. –JM
 

Score: 87
Release Price: $12
Country: Chile
Region: Rapel
Issue: Dec 15, 2008
Designation: Best Values

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Shiraz Central Valley Casillero del Diablo Reserve 2006

Displays a good mix of blackberry, black cherry and sweet toast notes backed by a briary hint on the finish. Drink now. 130,000 cases made. –JM
 

Score: 86
Release Price: $10
Country: Chile
Region: Central Valley
Issue: May 15, 2008

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Cabernet Sauvignon Central Valley Casillero del Diablo Reserve 2007

This has a sappy, kirschlike feel, with ripe, dark fruit, well-integrated toast and a medium-weight, accessible and polished finish. Drink now. 1000000 cases made. –JM
 

Score: 86
Release Price: $12
Country: Chile
Region: Central Valley
Issue: Nov 30, 2008

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Carmenère Central Valley Casillero del Diablo 2005

Nice supple texture, with a mix of plum, cocoa, tobacco and vanilla. The smoky finish gains flesh as it opens. Drink now. 261,000 cases made. –JM
 

Score: 85
Release Price: $9
Country: Chile
Region: Central Valley
Issue: Dec 31, 2006
Designation: Best Values

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Merlot Rapel Valley Casillero del Diablo Reserve 2007

Good plum, herb and vanilla notes run through this focused, medium-weight Merlot. Drink now. 300,000 cases made. –JM
 

Score: 85
Release Price: $12
Country: Chile
Region: Rapel
Issue: Dec 15, 2008

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Cabernet Sauvignon Central Valley Casillero del Diablo 2005

Shows nice black currant and fig notes, with a soft layer of loam underneath. A juicy hint on the finish keeps this going. Drink now. 1300000 cases made. –JM
 

Score: 85
Release Price: $9
Country: Chile
Region: Central Valley
Issue: May 15, 2007
Designation: Best Values

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Chardonnay Casablanca Valley Casillero del Diablo Reserve 2007
 

Forward and open-knit, with modest green apple and floral notes. There's a hint of lime candy on the finish. Drink now. 240,000 cases made. –JM
 

Score: 84
Release Price: $7
Country: Chile
Region: Aconcagua
Issue: Jun 15, 2008
Designation: Best Values

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Cabernet Sauvignon Central Valley Casillero del Diablo Reserve 2006

Soft, with a straightforward mix of dark cherry, sweet toast and herb notes. Drink now. 1000000 cases made. –JM
 

Score: 84
Release Price: $10
Country: Chile
Region: Central Valley
Issue: May 15, 2008

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Shiraz Central Valley Rosé Casillero del Diablo Reserve 2007

This rosé shows sweet spice, earth and maraschino cherry notes, with a slightly candied finish. Drink now. 500 cases imported. –JM
 

Score: 83
Release Price: $10
Country: Chile
Region: Central Valley
Issue: Web Only - 2008

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Sauvignon Blanc Central Valley Casillero del Diablo Reserva 2008

Forward and light-bodied, with a crunchy edge to the modest lime and thyme notes. Drink now. 300,000 cases made. –JM
 

Score: 83
Release Price: $11
Country: Chile
Region: Central Valley
Issue: Feb 28, 2009

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Chardonnay Casablanca Valley Casillero del Diablo 2005

Forward, with piecrust, pear, fig and butter notes backed by a hint of hazelnut on the soft finish. Drink now. 294,000 cases made. –JM
Score: 87
Release Price: $9
Country: Chile
Region: Aconcagua
Issue: Apr 30, 2007

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Cabernet-Syrah Central Valley Casillero del Diablo Reserva Privada 2005

Polished, with a layer of sweet cocoa-covered medium-weight red plum and cherry fruit. Good length on the finish, if a bit on the sweet side. Drink now. 50,000 cases made. –JM
 

Score: 85
Release Price: $16
Country: Chile
Region: Central Valley
Issue: Oct 31, 2007

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Merlot Central Valley Casillero del Diablo 2005

Soft and agreeable, showing plum and vanilla notes, with a hint of herbs on the finish. Drink now. 332,000 cases made. –JM
Score: 84
Release Price: $9
Country: Chile
Region: Central Valley
Issue: Feb 28, 2007

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