Rodney Fletcher Vintners : our Chilean wines

Chile

White £ per bottle case

Sauvignon Aprendiendo a Volar 2006, Central Valley 4.23 50.76 from new negociant Haut Vol, operating in Chile & Argentina, a very good entry level Sauvignon in an easy-drinking style

Sierra Grande Sauvignon 2007, Central Valley 4.67 56.05 remarkable value, dry & soft with lovely Sauvignon fruit

Las Toscas Sauvignon Semillon 2007 4.75 56.99 dryish, clean & fresh and very pleasant drinking

Andes Peaks Chardonnay 2007, Casablanca Valley 5.09 61.10 just off bone dry with a full, but not overblown, flavour

Andes Peaks Sauvignon 2007, Casablanca Valley 5.09 61.10 crisp & dry, well balanced & with lasting taste

Montes Sauvignon 2007, Curico Valley 5.84 70.03 excellent : clean fruit & attractive balancing acidity (halves) 3.30 79.08

Ravanal Chardonnay 2007, Colchagua Valley 5.86 70.27 superb varietal character, with really full flavour on the palate

Cousino Macul Unwooded Chardonnay 2005, Maipo Valley 7.11 85.31 a rich but unwooded, dry wine made from night harvested grapes, with honeyed nose and ripe & fruity flavour

Cousino Macul Sauvignon Gris Reserve 2007, Maipo Valley 7.61 91.30 once on the verge of extinction in its native Bordeaux, due to its ridiculously low yield, this grape is beginning to enjoy a revival in Chile. With higher residual sugar than Sauvignon Blanc, this Gris has a lovely aromatic nose, creamy texture and overall rich and well rounded feel

Montes Alpha Chardonnay 2005, Casablanca Valley 10.13 121.61 supremely rich & nutty Chardonnay with lovely sweet nose, flavours of coconut & vanilla and well balanced oaky texture

Red

Elementos Merlot 2006, Haut Vol, Colchagua Valley 4.19 50.29 excellent value for money, soft, smooth & fruity with excellent varietal characteristics

Elementos Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Haut Vol, Colchagua Valley 4.19 50.29 distinctive blackcurrant & dark fruit flavours, very soft tannins and really good length on the palate

Sierra Grande Merlot 2007, Central Valley 4.67 56.05 wonderful essence of blackberries, lovely & smooth

Las Toscas Cabernet Carmenere 2006, Valle del Maule 4.75 56.99 a real gulping wine with no hard edge, just very soft fruit

Andes Peaks Merlot 2007, Rapel Valley 5.09 61.10 an abundance of upfront fruit has made this an extremely popular wine

Andes Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Rapel Valley 5.09 61.10 lovely, easy drinking & very satisfying

Montes Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Central Valley 5.84 70.03 excellent structure & well rounded style, (halves) 3.30 79.08 a superb example of this grape variety

Ravanal Carmenere 2006, Colchagua Valley 6.07 72.85 elegant wine with smooth, fruity flavour, a touch of spice and a hint of vanilla oak

Ravanal Merlot 2006, Colchagua Valley 6.07 72.85 lovely, attractive fruit flavours, smooth & soft

Montes Classic Series Limited Selection Pinot Noir 2007 8.26 99.17 Casablanca Valley a powerful wine full of red berry and smokey rasberry fruit flavour, with ripe, leathery tannins

Cousino Macul Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 8.73 104.81 Maipo Valley a medium bodied wine in a strong but fairly traditional style, aged for a year in French oak, with delightful flavours of cassis and blackcurrant

Prices are all inclusive of VAT

Minimum order is one case (of 12 bottles or equivalent) which may be mixed from any of our wines listed

Delivery is free for all orders within our own delivery area (currently London and most surrounding counties) and for 3+ case orders throughout the remainder of the UK, excluding Highlands & Islands (please enquire for rates). Orders of less than 3 cases sent by third party carrier will be charged at cost or below (around £4 per case excluding VAT)

Please contact us for any further information : wine@rfvintners.co.uk

Tel : 01892 723084 / 724209

Rodney Fletcher Vintners are independent Kent wine merchants & shippers