A bright ruby color and delicate earthy aromas of strawberries and roses greet the nose. Expressive flavors of dried fruit, black pepper and smooth blackberry notes along with pleasing tart cherry and berry flavors follow in the mouth with fine notes of spices. The wood and fruit are very well integrated. A delightful red.

 Less than 50 years ago French wines were the “It” wines. Then California came on strong, with Australia—and its audacious plan to become the world’s leading wine exporter—nipping at its heels. Now, it’s Chile’s turn.

Pinot Noir may not be a varietal you’d expect from South America, but, with the 2006 Paseo Reserve, Pinot Noir, Aconcagua Valley, Chile, the Chileans have not only done it with class, they’ve managed to do it at a price that is more than affordable – for Pinot Noir, it’s practically free!

Elegant, seductive and lush with piles of fruit, this is an intriguing wine for those with a penchant for Pinot Noir – silky, elegant, straightforward and pure. It’s a sultry red that’s light enough to marry with a variety of foods, yet intense enough with fruit aromas, flavors and concentration to thrill and excite.

This supple, soft Pinot Noir is crafted in the Old World tradition of great Burgundy wines while still expressing a unique New World character. It is produced in the Aconcagua Valley, northwest of Chile’s capital city, Santiago, a sub-region that has become one of the country's most popular new areas. A stable climate and low risk of frost create ideal conditions for wine growing in the Aconcagua Valley, named for the highest peak in the Andes, Mt. Aconcagua.

Chile can bottle wines that can hold their own against comparable varieties around the world—yet the costs to produce them can be far less. Real estates prices are lower than those of California or Europe, labor costs are lower, the terroir is exceptional, and the currency rate favors the southern hemisphere. So producers can offer quality wines at lower prices and still make a tidy profit. Bargains like this wine abound from South of the equator. Start discovering them for yourself.

 

Product Reviews

 

John DeWeese
(Apr 2, 2010 at 8:44 AM)

This is the first truly bad wine I have ever had in years with G and W. Its only strong flavor is acid. The usual fruit and earthy tones of pinot noir are completely lacking, it is harsh on the palate, absent to the nose and useful only in place of red wine vinegar. Spend $5.00 dollars more (if you must get a little less) and enjoy the Mira Luna which is a reasonable buy considering the price inflation that afflicts pinot noirs, and is 200% better for a 25% increase in cost.