Cabernet Sauvignon Varietales 2004

Punta Nogal (Chile)

Rapel Valley (Central Valley)

Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas of plum, black cherry and black currant followed by aromas of raspberry, blueberry and hints of vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and blueberry.

Alcohol: 13%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Cheese

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

April 2005

Carmenère Varietales 2004

Punta Nogal (Chile)

Colchagua Valley (Central Valley)

Carmenère
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧❂

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry and blueberry followed by aromas of bell pepper, plum, cyclamen, black currant and hints of vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of blueberry and black currant. Part of this Carmenère ages for six months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Cheese

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

April 2005

Chardonnay Reserva 2003

Punta Nogal (Chile)

(Casablanca Valley)

Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Chardonnay shows a brilliant golden yellow color and nuances of golden yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of banana and vanilla followed by aromas of acacia, apple, yeast, hazelnut, grapefruit and praline. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, apple and grapefruit. This Chardonnay ferments and ages in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Mushrooms and fish soups, Stuffed pasta, Roasted fish, Roasted white meat

Suggested glass	12 °C (53 °F)
(Bodied and Mature White Wines)

Issue 30, May 2005

Chardonnay Varietales 2004

Punta Nogal (Chile)

(Casablanca Valley)

Chardonnay
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

The wine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of acacia and banana followed by aromas of apple, pear, pineapple and plum. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of banana, pineapple and apple.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Fried fish, Pasta and risotto with fish and crustaceans, Sauteed fish

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

April 2005

Merlot Reserva 2002

Punta Nogal (Chile)

(Central Valley)

Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of black currant, violet, vanilla, blackberry, licorice and carob. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. This Merlot ages in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Stuffed pasta

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 30, May 2005

Merlot Varietales 2004

Punta Nogal (Chile)

Rapel Valley (Central Valley)

Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧❂

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, violet, vanilla and hints of menthol. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum.

Alcohol: 13%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Stuffed pasta

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

April 2005

Sauvignon Blanc Varietales 2004

Punta Nogal (Chile)

(Casablanca Valley)

Sauvignon Blanc
White Wine	Score: ✧✧✧❂

This wine shows a brilliant greenish yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of pineapple, peach and elder followed by aromas of litchi, apple, nettle, pear and acacia. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, light body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of pineapple, peach and apple.

Alcohol: 13%

Aperitifs, Pasta with vegetables and crustaceans, Dairy products

Suggested glass	10 °C (50 °F)
(Young and Crisp White Wines)

April 2005

Syrah Varietales 2004

Punta Nogal (Chile)

Rapel Valley (Central Valley)

Syrah
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of blackberry and black cherry followed by aromas of blueberry, cyclamen, plum and hints of vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of blackberry and black cherry.

Alcohol: 14%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Cheese

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Young Red Wines)

April 2005

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Cabernet Sauvignon Varietales 2004

Punta Nogal (Chile)

Carmenère Varietales 2004

Punta Nogal (Chile)

Chardonnay Reserva 2003

Punta Nogal (Chile)

Chardonnay Varietales 2004

Punta Nogal (Chile)

Merlot Reserva 2002

Punta Nogal (Chile)

Merlot Varietales 2004

Punta Nogal (Chile)

Sauvignon Blanc Varietales 2004

Punta Nogal (Chile)

Syrah Varietales 2004

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