Los Vascos Reserve (2006)
| Winery: | Viña Los Vascos |
| Region: | Chile » Colchagua Valley |
| Type: | Table Wines |
Viña Los Vascos
A pioneering adventure
Grapevines were planted in the north of Chile in the 16th century, in the wake of Spanish conquistadors.Production expanded rapidly and the country was soon exporting to Peru, challenging imported wines from Spain. The Echenique family, of Basque origin, planted vineyards in the Peralillo area of the Colchagua province around 1750 and in the 19th century, the same family was part of the rapid expansion that took place in Chilean wines, at the initiative of a handful of pioneers who were inspired by the French model. The first French grapes were planted in the Cañeten Valley of Colchagua in 1850 but when phylloxera ravaged Europe’s vineyards, Chile’s production increased dramatically. Vineyards went from 9,000 hectares in 1870 to 40,000 hectares in 1900. The first exports of wines to Europe took place in 1877.
In 1947, production in the Cañeten Valley of the Peralillo region was reorganised and rationalised. Plots of land were cleared and prepared for planting, water supply Read more »
Very herbal when I popped the cork but the herbaceousness blew off quickly to reveal balanced fruits, tobacco and oak. Drank well in March of '09 but seemed young still. For $15 this wine will be a great value in 2010
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November 2010
Los Vascos Reserve Cabernet 2008
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I say there is absolutely no differences between the Reserva and the regulara. This reminds me of a $10 2005 Bordeaux. Some cotton candy on the mid-palate. I would never guess this was a Cabernet. More like a south american pinot. Read More
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November 2010
Los Vascos Reserve Cabernet 2008
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A disappointment. Since when do Cabernet Sauvingnon's have such over-ripe cherry overtones? The nose was cherry cough drop+pepper, but the taste was watery and unpleasantly bitter. The finish?...well, there really wasn't a finish. Sorry, but I expected more, even though this was a $10 bottle. I won't buy it again. Read More
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October 2010
Los Vascos Reserve Cabernet 2008
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For $10 you can't go wrong with this. Very Bordeaux-like approach. I would never guess this was from Chile. Read More
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June 2010
Los Vascos Chardonnay 2009
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Here's another wine with the backing of Domaines Barons de Rothschild. This one coming from a small valley within the Colchagua Province, Caneten Valley in Chile. Unfortunately, I can only give this wine 2 glasses. On the surface, it was pleasing to taste, but it shows a little more like a sauvignon blanc than a chardonnay. On the back of the bo... Read More
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April 2010
Los Vascos Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
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I've rated this wine three times, having given it 90pts, 90pts, and 91pts. Luxurious aroma with licorice, blackberries, and cream finishing out the palate. Very long finish. Drink now. Read More
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March 2010
Los Vascos Casablanca Sauvignon Blanc 2006
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I found this a very enjoyable, crisp white. Had a bit of zip without being sharp, and nice on the nose. Read More
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March 2010
Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon 1995
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i found a bottle of 95 in my cellar and I will drink it with my friends tonight. Prem Kumar - Hong Kong Read More
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February 2010
Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon Domaine Barons de Rothschild 2007
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