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Date Printed: 5/23/2013
Concha y Toro Casillero Del Diablo Carmenere 2010
Concha y Toro Casillero Del Diablo Carmenere 2010
 (search item no. 108721)
International Wine Cellar rating: 87 points
PRICE ON 5/23/2013: $9.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2006 Wine Spectator rating: 88 points
2006 Wine Enthusiast rating: 88 points
2006 Wine & Spirits rating: 86 points
2005 Wine Enthusiast rating: 86 points
2004 Wine Enthusiast rating: 88 points
2004 Wine Spectator rating: 87 points
2004 Wine & Spirits rating: 87 points
2003 Wine & Spirits rating: 87 points
2003 Wine Spectator rating: 86 points
2002 The Wine Advocate rating: 86 points
2001 Wine & Spirits rating: 87 points
2001 The Wine News rating: 86 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 85% Carmenere, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Syrah.

The color is a dark and deep crimson red, while the bouquet displays notes of dark plums and chocolate with hints of coffee and toasty American oak. On th the palate are flavors of dark plums and spice, generously framed by toasty American oak with a soft and well structured mouthfilling texture.

Enjoy Casillero del Diablo Carmenere with meats, ripe cheese and pasta.
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About Vina Concha y Toro:

 In 1986, Rafael Guilisasti of Concha y Toro had a flash of inspiration that would set new precedents and raise the bar for Chilean winemaking forever. Armed with samples of Cabernet Sauvignon from Concha y Toro's Puente Alto vineyard, Cuilisasti traveled to France to meet Emile Peynaud, the father of modern winemaking. Peynaud was impressed and considered the samples to demonstrate the characteristics of a unique terroir. Guilisasti's pilgrimage echoed an equally significant voyage made a century earlier by founder, Don Melchor, who brought back to Chile the first samples of French rootstock. Now in its 22nd vintage, Don Melchor expresses the singular character of Cabernet Sauvignon from Puente Alto and consistently demonstrates Chile's potential to create world-class wines.


Red Wines    Syrah/Shiraz    McLaren Vale    Australia   
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d'Arenberg Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2008
d'Arenberg Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2008
 (search item no. 105930)
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Australian Wine Companion rating: 94 points
The Wine Advocate rating: 91 points
PRICE ON 5/23/2013: $29.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2009 The Wine Advocate rating: 91 points
2009 International Wine Cellar rating: 91 points
2009 Australian Wine Companion rating: 91 points
2007 The Wine Advocate rating: 92 points
2007 International Wine Cellar rating: 91 points
2006 Australian Wine Companion rating: 94 points
2006 The Wine Advocate rating: 92 points
2006 International Wine Cellar rating: 90 points
2005 Australian Wine Companion rating: 94 points
2005 The Wine Advocate rating: 93 points
2004 Australian Wine Companion rating: 95 points
2004 The Wine Advocate rating: 92 points
2004 Wine & Spirits rating: 92 points
2003 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
2003 Wine Enthusiast rating: 91 points
2003 The Wine Advocate rating: 90 points
2002 The Wine Advocate rating: 94 points
2002 Australian Wine Companion rating: 94 points
2002 Wine & Spirits rating: 93 points
2001 The Wine Advocate rating: 93 points
2001 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
1999 The Wine Advocate rating: 94 points

Winemaker's Notes:
The mineral silky tannins build nicely on the palate and provide good structure and impressive length. This wine will benefit from bottle age and if cellared correctly will drink well over the next 15 years.

Blend: Shiraz 94%, Viognier 6%.

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About d'Arenberg:

 One of the undisputed kings of Australian Shiraz and Rhone varietals, d'Arenberg has managed to turn individuality into an art form by doing a whole lot of little things differently. The original vineyards were established by Joseph Osborn in 1912 in the McLaren Vale region of South Australia. A century on, the estate has grown to 345 acres, and the mantle now rests with fourth-generation winemaker, Chester Osborn. By maintaining a focus on traditional winemaking and nurturing their old-vine material, the Osborn clan has successfully established themselves as one of the country's leading producers of concentrated wines that are full of character.