8 Exuberant Chilean Reds Up to 93 Points

Discover the best of Chile with these new reviews of South American Cabernet, Pinot Noir and blends, priced as low as $14

Viña San Pedro vineyards in Chile
Viña San Pedro’s Sideral cuvée showcases the ability of many different grape varieties to thrive in Chile. (Sara Matthews)

From arid deserts in the north to undulating coastal hills and mountainous slopes in the central valley to the fertile territories in the south, Chile offers an array of microclimates for growing a variety of grapes and producing myriad wine styles. This week’s Tasting Highlights showcases the country’s diversity with bottlings from six different regions, including wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir and as well as blends with Malbec and other grapes.

In recent years, Chile has hung its hat on red wines, primarily Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère, but exploration into the country’s other areas has led to an influx of cool climate–loving varieties, such as Pinot Noir. Viña Leyda has two vineyards along the Chilean coastal range. Leyda’s Coastal Vineyards Las Brisas bottling, with its fresh, minerally spine and richly textured fruit, is a textbook example of what to expect of Pinot Noir from this region.

This edition also features wines from Viña Seña, Viña San Pedro and more. Read on to get our expert scores and full tasting notes!

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