The 2006 Vina Choclan Syrah is a remarkable example of inexpensive Syrah, and one that will make the Aussies sit up and take notice. Made from 100% Syrah, this velvety wine has floral and fruity notes which are complemented by a touch of vanilla and toast followed by a long and elegant finish. Good volume and structure, and good acidity lends the wine a fresh liveliness. Chocalan’s 80 hectares of vineyard are situated in the Maipo Valley, nestled between the Andes and the Coastal Mountain range. Proximity to the Pacific Ocean ensures the heat of the warm days is mitigated by the cool breezes funnelled down the valley at night. This gives a longer ripening period, and more elegant, less jammy wines as a result.
The colour is very intense while it presents aromas of fresh strawberry and raspberry. This rose is very fruity and crisp, showing a perfect balance between body, acidity and sweetness. The finish leaves a neat and persistent sensation of fresh fruit. (12 x 75 cl)
Intense cherry red in colour, this Merlot has an explosive nose, showing a mixture of morello cherry, strawberry with leather and smoke. On the palate the wine offers a supple and well bodied structure with soft yet persistent tannins to provide a long life to this wine. Chocalan's 80 hectares of vineyard are situated in the Maipo Valley, nestled between the Andes and the Coastal Mountain range. Proximity to the Pacific Ocean ensures the heat of the warm days is mitigated by the cool breezes funnelled down the valley at night. This gives a longer ripening period, and more elegant, less jammy wines as a result. (12 x 75 cl)
Ruby red colour with a delightful crimson rim. The nose is extremely fruity, remember black cherry, blackberry, chocolate mixed with spices. In the mouth it is ample and concentrated with velvety tannins and good acidity through to the long and persistent finish. Chocalan's 80 hectares of vineyard are situated in the Maipo Valley, nestled between the Andes and the Coastal Mountain range. Proximity to the Pacific Ocean ensures the heat of the warm days is mitigated by the cool breezes funnelled down the valley at night. This gives a longer ripening period, and more elegant, less jammy wines as a result. (12 x 75 cl)
The Vina Chocalan Merlot has an compelling, earthy nose of tobacco, wet earth, and dark plum aromas. In the mouth it offers smooth textured flavours of plum, earth and a core of stony minerality that plays off against a nicely restrained hint of oak. The acid levels are good and the tannins are restrained to the point of being nearly imperceptible. Eminently drinkable when young, this wine will benefit from some years ageing. Chocalan’s 80 hectares of vineyard are situated in the Maipo Valley, nestled between the Andes and the Coastal Mountain range. Proximity to the Pacific Ocean ensures the heat of the warm days is mitigated by the cool breezes funnelled down the valley at night. This gives a longer ripening period, and more elegant, less jammy wines as a result. (12 x 75 cl)
Intense violet colour with a delightful crimson rim this wine is showing ripe fruit with chocolate, coffee, blackberry jam, and black pepper on the nose to precede a palate that starts sweet with velvety tannins. Well-balanced acidity lends a nice freshness and heightens the fruity sensation. This is an elegant, well-balanced Carmenere with a long and flavorful finish. Chocalan's 80 hectares of vineyard are situated in the Maipo Valley, nestled between the Andes and the Coastal Mountain range. Proximity to the Pacific Ocean ensures the heat of the warm days is mitigated by the cool breezes funnelled down the valley at night. This gives a longer ripening period, and more elegant, less jammy wines as a result. (12 x 75 cl)
The hand picked fruit is aged 13 months in oak to produce an intense and deep ruby colour. A complex nose, with spicy, fruity and roasted notes, is showing touches of black pepper, green pepper, mint and chocolate. In mouth, it has a silky and round entrance with the finesse of its tannins that make it an elegant and generous wine. It is a very explosive and pleasant with a long, persistent finale. Chocalan's 80 hectares of vineyard are situated in the Maipo Valley, nestled between the Andes and the Coastal Mountain range. Proximity to the Pacific Ocean ensures the heat of the warm days is mitigated by the cool breezes funnelled down the valley at night. This gives a longer ripening period, and more elegant wines as a result. (12 x 75 cl)
Aged in French barrels for 14 months this wine is lightly fined and filtered before release. This has produced a tremendously expressive wine that has attractive aromas of ripe red fruit, plums, cherries, raspberries and perfectly integrated oak. The intense palate is flavourful, juicy and loaded with fruit and personality. Finishing long and fruity with a touch of chocolate, this is a wine to enjoy. Chocalan’s 80 hectares of vineyard are situated in the Maipo Valley, nestled between the Andes and the Coastal Mountain range. Proximity to the Pacific Ocean ensures the heat of the warm days is mitigated by the cool breezes funnelled down the valley at night. This gives a longer ripening period, and more elegant, less jammy wines as a result. (12 x 75 cl)