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                                                                            CHILE

                                                    Chilean vineyards were first established in the mid-sixteenth

                                    century by Spanish missionaries with a red grape named Pais.

                                                     This grape is similar to the California Mission grape.  But

                                    it wasn't until the 1800's that French grapes growing is ideal.  The

                                    vineyards are protected by the Andes Mountains, oceans, and deserts.

                                    With melting snow from the mountains, water is plentiful.  Chilean wines

                                    as well as South American wines are making a name for themselves in

                                    the wine world.

                                                       Fruit driven wines with limited time in barrels, resulting in

                                    wines that are fresh and appealing to both novice and experienced wine

                                    drinkers.  If you haven't discovered Chilean wines, not is the time.  With

                                    many of the wine grapes that are well at home in this climate.  Chile will

                                    give wine drinkers a lot to discover in the years to come.  Below is an

                                    example of some of the wines from this area you can purchase from us.

$12.00

Caliterra Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

Bright aromatic fruits will awaken the senses.  Lively bright

citrus fruit will fill your mouth with a pleasantly balanced taste.

It is refreshing and wonderful to drink.

$12.00

Errazuriz Estate Merlot

Dark berry, spice and earth on the nose preculde the intense blackberry

spice with hints of mushroom and an afterthought of mint notes on the

palate.  The wine is lively, the tannins are firm and the finish is pleasant.

$11.00

Porta Reserve Merlot

True to Merlot character with extras.  Layers of complexity starting with

bell pepper, currants and dried cherry with undertones of chocolate and

mint on the nose.  The palate is dark chocolate, earthy, subtle spices

with smooth tannins folded in a flavor of roasted nuts and a lasting finish.

$11.00

Vina Cremaschi Reserve Carmenere

Deep intense nose whose complexity is matched shown on the palate.

Rich, ripe dark fruit with spiced notes on a pleasant earthy finish.  Full

flavor with a lasting bold finish.