Good values from Portugal

Article Abstract:

Alentejo, Bairrada and Dao, Douro, Vinho Verde and other wines are rated on a scale of one to 100, with tasting notes provided. None of the wines qualify as excellent, but all are good and prices are reasonable. A 1992 Sogrape Alentejo Vinha do Monte at $9 is rated 85.

Portugal

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Southern hemisphere hospitality

Article Abstract:

Chile wine has become well known for producing affordable common wines. Chilean wine is not yet at the caliber of famous European vintners, but advances in quality are being made. Recommended is the $30 De Martino Maipo Valley Reserva de Familla 1996.

Product/Service Evaluation, Chateau La Joya Colchagua Valley Merlot Gran Reserva 1996 (Wine), Viu Manent Colchagua Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 (Wine), Calina Valle de Rapel Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (Wine), Casa Donoso Maule Valley Merlot 1997 (Wine), Chateau La Joya Colchagua Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 (Wine), La Playa Maipo Valley Merlot Estate Reserve 1995 (Wine), Porta Del Alto Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 (Wine), Chateau La Joya Colchagua Valley Merlot 1996 (Wine), Porta Del Alto Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva 1993 (Wine), Vina Santa Carolina Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 1996 (Wine), Santa Ema Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Barrel Select 1996 (Wine), Viu Manent Colchagua Valley 1997 (Wine), Furlotti Maule Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (Wine), Piduco Creek Maule Valley Merlot 1997 (Wine), Santa Rita Rapel Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 120 1995 (Wine), Santa Rita Lontue Valley Chardonnay 120 1997 (Wine), Portal Del Alto Valle Central Chardonnay 1997 (Wine), Santa Alicia Maipo Valley Chardonnay Reserve 1996 (Wine), Undurraga Lontue Valley Sauvignon Blanc 1997 (Wine), De Martino Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva de Familia 1996 (Wine), Carmen Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Gold Reserve 1995 (Wine), Errazuriz Aconcagua Valley Founder's Reserve 1996 (Wine), Casa Lapostolle Rapel Valley Merlot Cuvee Alexandre 1996 (Wine), Montes Curico Valley Chardonnay Montes Alpha Special Cuvee 1997 (Wine), Montes Colchagua Montes Alpha M Santa Cruz Estate 1996 (Wine), Santa Rita Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Casa Real 1995 (Wine)

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Chile: sturdy but not stellar

Article Abstract:

Chile is producing average to good wines are bargain prices. On a scale of one to 100, the best are meriting scores in the high 80s. Varietals from the country are rated, with tasting notes provided, and best values are highlighted.

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