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Wine Reviews: Concha y Toro
DON MELCHOR
CONCHA Y TORO
Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Don Melchor 2005
Still very tight, but the tannins that lead the way now are sleek and refined, and should easily meld into the huge core of roasted chestnut, black currant paste, warm fig and tar. Has a long, coffee- and loam-tinged finish. Best from 2009 through 2019. 18,000 cases made. –JM
Score: 96
Release Price: $69
Country: Chile
Region: Maipo
Issue: Jun 15, 2008
Top 100: 2008, Rank: 12
Designation: Highly Recommended
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CONCHA Y TORO
Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Don Melchor 2006
A dark, muscular style, with black currant, braised fig, maduro tobacco,
bittersweet cocoa and loam notes that all roll together through the dense but
polished finish. There's impressive power for the vintage, along with precision
and balance. Drink now through 2018. 20,000 cases made. –JM
Score: 94
Release Price: $80
Country: Chile
Region: Maipo
Issue: Mar 31, 2009
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CARMIN DE PEUMO
CONCHA Y TORO
Carmenère Peumo Carmín de Peumo 2005
Driven and pure, with remarkably supple tannins guiding the black currant, plum,
graphite and melted dark licorice notes. Picks up additional loam and coffee
notes on the finish, but stays fine-grained and stylish despite its weight. Also
contains Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2009 through 2015.
1,000 cases made. –JM
Score: 94
Release Price: $125
Country: Chile
Region: Rapel
Issue: Aug 31, 2008
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Terrunyo
CONCHA Y TORO
Shiraz Cachapoal Terrunyo 2004
Alluring aromas of dark cocoa and plum sauce pull you into this dark, ripe,
full-bodied Syrah, with the muscular structure carrying the toast, black
currant, fig and tar notes. Big, smoky finish, but also plenty of fruit. Drink
now through 2009. 1,100 cases made. –JM
Score: 92
Release Price: $38
Country: Chile
Region: Rapel
Issue: Sep 30, 2006
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CONCHA Y TORO
Syrah Peumo Terrunyo 2005
Very rich and detailed, with lots of freshly shaved vanilla, warm fig cake,
currant confiture, mocha and loam flavors that glide over round, well-embedded
tannins. The long finish lets black tea and licorice notes chime in. A flashy
style--and this pulls it off. Drink now through 2010. 1,200 cases made. –JM
Score: 91
Release Price: $37
Country: Chile
Region: Rapel
Issue: Aug 31, 2008
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CONCHA Y TORO
Cabernet Sauvignon Pirque Terrunyo 2005
Taut for now, with a concentrated core of red currant, aged tobacco, cedar and
shaved vanilla waiting to emerge from behind the sinewy tannins. Long, minerally
finish. Let this settle in. Best from 2009 through 2012. 1,700 cases made. –JM
Score: 91
Release Price: $37
Country: Chile
Region: Maipo
Issue: Aug 31, 2008
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CONCHA Y TORO
Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Terrunyo 2007
Lean and bracing at first, with flint and lime notes, this slowly opens to show
more gooseberry, chive flower and sea salt flavors that ripple through the
lengthy, mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2009. 8,800 cases made. –JM
Score: 90
Release Price: $29
Country: Chile
Region: Aconcagua
Issue: May 15, 2008
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CONCHA Y TORO
Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Terrunyo 2006
Offers nice citrus peel, mineral and floral flavors, with straw and sweet pea
lingering on the steely, lengthy finish. Nicely done. Drink now. 6,600 cases
made. –JM
Score: 89
Release Price: $25
Country: Chile
Region: Aconcagua
Issue: Apr 30, 2007
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CONCHA Y TORO
Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Terrunyo 2005
Lots of lively pea, chalk, lemon zest and herb flavors with a chiseled,
minerally finish. Very tasty. Drink now. 7,500 cases made. –JM
Score: 90
Release Price: $25
Country: Chile
Region: Aconcagua
Issue: Jul 31, 2006
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Marqués de Casa Concha
CONCHA Y TORO
Chardonnay Pirque Marqués de Casa Concha 2005
Shows a nice mix of dried pineapple, papaya, pear and fig flavors, with a long,
minerally finish. Has a nice layer of toast, but stays fresh and pure. Drink
now. 7,200 cases imported. –JM
Score: 91
Release Price: $19
Country: Chile
Region: Maipo
Issue: Apr 30, 2007
Designation: Smart Buys
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CONCHA Y TORO
Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Marqués de Casa Concha 2005
Lush but structured, delivering layers of black currant, tobacco, loam and dark
licorice pushed by ripe, solid structure, with a long, dark finish. Always
rock-solid. Drink now through 2011. 71,000 cases made. –JM
Score: 91
Release Price: $19
Country: Chile
Region: Maipo
Issue: May 15, 2008
Designation: Smart Buys
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CONCHA Y TORO
Chardonnay Pirque Marqués de Casa Concha 2007
Very ripe, but with great, underlying juiciness to the quince, Jonagold apple
and pear flavors. The long, pure finish keeps you coming back for more. Drink
now through 2010. 20,000 cases made. –JM
Score: 91
Release Price: $21
Country: Chile
Region: Maipo
Issue: Feb 28, 2009
Designation: Smart Buys
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CONCHA Y TORO
Syrah Peumo Marqués de Casa Concha 2005
Dark and plush, with espresso, fig paste and plum sauce notes pushed by mocha
and dark licorice on the finish. The rich, smoky finish shows fine-grained
tannins and the density for moderate cellaring. Drink now through 2009. 7,200
cases made. –JM
Score: 90
Release Price: $18
Country: Chile
Region: Rapel
Issue: Dec 31, 2007
Designation: Smart Buys
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CONCHA Y TORO
Syrah Peumo Marqués de Casa Concha 2006
Focused, with good dark coffee, black cherry and dark licorice notes followed by
a loamy hint. The finish is dark, juicy and driven. Drink now through 2009.
7,000 cases made. –JM
Score: 89
Release Price: $21
Country: Chile
Region: Rapel
Issue: Dec 15, 2008
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Amelia
CONCHA Y TORO
Chardonnay Casablanca Valley Amelia 2005
A bolder style, with apple, brioche and fig aromas and flavors that ride along a
ripe, creamy texture. There's good acidity buried here, which stretches out the
finish nicely. Drink now through 2009. 5,400 cases made. –JM
Score: 90
Release Price: $35
Country: Chile
Region: Aconcagua
Issue: Aug 31, 2007
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CONCHA Y TORO
Chardonnay Casablanca Valley Amelia 2006
Stylish but persistent, with apple, pear and mineral notes that race along a
bright, fresh frame. Solid length. Drink now through 2009. 2,000 cases made. –JM
Score: 89
Release Price: $33
Country: Chile
Region: Aconcagua
Issue: Aug 31, 2008
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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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CONCHA Y TORO
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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CONCHA Y TORO
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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CONCHA Y TORO
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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CONCHA Y TORO
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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CONCHA Y TORO
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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CONCHA Y TORO
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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CONCHA Y TORO
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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CONCHA Y TORO
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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CONCHA Y TORO
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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CONCHA Y TORO
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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CONCHA Y TORO
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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CONCHA Y TORO
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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CONCHA Y TORO
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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CONCHA Y TORO
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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CONCHA Y TORO
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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