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Vintage Charts

Chile (Red)

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Year

 

WOW Rating

%

2005

Cool spring developed into warm summer and fine Chilean climate as usual. Wines have good colour, Merlot and Carmenère compete well. Drink late 2006 – 2008.

Hold

93

2004

Another fine vintage with excellent Cabernet, Merlot and Carmenère. Good Reservas will reward with 3-5 years keeping.

Drink or Hold

94

2003

Consistent vintage with many good wines, full of flavour and with good structure. Hold best.

Drink or Hold

92

2002

Variable year as rain fell during harvest. Not for keeping.

Drink

89

2001

Fine vintage, with many Maipo wines outstanding. Lay down top level range from best wineries.

Hold

92

2000

Inconsistent year due to poor weather in growing season. Drink soon.

Drink

86

1999

Extremely concentrated wines. Atypical Pinot Noir

Hold

92

1998

Affected by El Niño – widely variable.

Drink

80

1997

Classic vintage. Cabernets will age well.

Drink or Hold

90

Last updated December 2005

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