Viña Santa Rita Winery

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Santa Rita was founded in 1880, by a distinguished entrepreneur of those times, Mr. Domingo Fernández Concha in the area of Alto Jahuel where the main installations of the winery are currently located. From the very beginning, he introduced read more...fine French varieties, winemakers and the most advanced winemaking techniques.


From the end of the XIX century until the mid 70´s, Santa Rita developed under the ownership of Mr. Vicente García - Huidobro, father of the famous Chilean poet Vicente Huidobro Fernández.

In 1980, the Grupo Claro acquired the Santa Rita property, giving a strong impulse to the enterprise in all of its scope, introducing great technological improvements and wine elaboration techniques unknown in Chile at that time. At the end of the 80´s a great expansion period for Santa Rita starts, sustained by the great momentum experienced by its exports and the excellent reputation acquired by its products, which obtained important awards and worldwide recognition.    (hide)

pendrops reviewed Vina Santa Rita Carmenere 120 2008:

November 2009

pendrops

My local wine guy recommended this wine to me, but I was disappointed. It has an awkward finish that left a bad taste in my mouth. I kept expecting it to open up the second and third days, but didn't get there. It wasn't...

Vina Santa Rita Carmenere 120 2008

Starting at $8^.19 Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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Wolle reviewed Santa Rita Medalla Real Carmenere 2007:

November 2009

Wolle

Rating 87 point. Very firm structure and good nose. This wine neds more time to develop. Keep and enjoy in 3 years

Santa Rita Medalla Real Carmenere 2007

Starting at $17^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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GoinGray reviewed Vina Santa Rita 120 Chardonnay 2008:

November 2009

GoinGray

Has a honeysuckle/flowery scent. Has a "thick" lemony flavor and a floral/hay aftertaste.

Vina Santa Rita 120 Chardonnay 2008

Starting at $6^.95 Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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GoinGray reviewed Vina Santa Rita 120 Merlot 2008:

November 2009

GoinGray

Earthy scent. Dry, tangy and a bit powdery.

Vina Santa Rita 120 Merlot 2008

Starting at $6^.95 Snoothrank: 3/5

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GoinGray reviewed Santa Rita 120 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008:

November 2009

GoinGray

Green, earthy scent. Berry flavor, sour/dry, with a mocha finish.

Santa Rita 120 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Starting at $6^.99 Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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foxelle reviewed Santa Rita Carmenere Rapel Valley 2005:

October 2009

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Santa Rita Carmenere Rapel Valley 2005

Starting at $7^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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totallypeeps reviewed Vina Santa Rita Merlot Reserva 2007:

October 2009

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Vina Santa Rita Merlot Reserva 2007

Starting at $10^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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Oct 3

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JelaDragoljevic modified this page:

Oct 3

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Tic reviewed Vina Santa Rita Triple C 2005:

September 2009

Tic

medium cherry red/purple color. raspberry flavor with a bit of sour berry taste upfront. Strong finish with a sense of earthy and mild tannins. still trying to figure out the aroma...but it's more of a wild berries or...

Vina Santa Rita Triple C 2005

Starting at $50^.59 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Tic reviewed Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon 2005:

September 2009

Tic

Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Starting at $52^.46 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Cheese and Grapes reviewed Santa Rita Sauv Blanc 120:

September 2009

Cheese and Grapes

Santa Rita Sauv Blanc 120

Starting at $8^.94 Snoothrank: 3/5

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