Santa Rita

A multi-flavored wine, the attractive Santa Rita 120 CCC combines red and black fruit flavors, with a hint of dried herbs; nicely textured on the palate; a complete wine.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. Clearly varietal, the perky, citrus-tinged '08 Santa Rita Coleccion Privada Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, fresh example of the varietal; lively finish.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. More than your simple red-fruited Carmenere, the '08 Santa Rita Coleccion Privada Carmenere delivers some spice and savory herb notes; well done.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG. A complete wine, the impressive '07 Santa Rita Coleccion Privada Cabernet sails onto the palate with flavors of ripe fruit and sweet oak; lots here.

90 PTS ROBERT PARKER JR. The '04 Cabernet Sauvignon Floresta offers an aromatic array of pencil lead, spice box, earth notes, cassis and black currants; full bodied with layered, complex flavors.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. Stays really true to the varietal, the focused '10 Santa Rita Reserve Carmenere offers red fruit and dried herbs in the nose and on the palate; excellent precision, here.

Aromas recall ripe, black fruit gracefully combined with vanilla, tobacco and cloves. The result is a medium bodied wine, balanced and pleasant.

A generous effort from Chile, the Santa Rita Reserve Chardonay packs a load of ripe, core fruit flavors and a richly textured palate.

The Santa Rita Reserva Sauvignon Blanc is crisp and pleasing; dried citrus flavors; perky on the palate; attractive, pert finish.

Impressive and pure, the fresh and pretty Santa Rita Sauvignon Blanc serves up bright citrus flavors; slightly layered and textured on the palate; smooth finish.

91 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. Deep & earthy, but also intensely fruity. Shows fine structure, black cherry & cassis fruit.

Chile. Bouquet of citrus blossoms and peaches, with flavors of citrus fruit complete with a smooth texture. 13.5% ABV

Chile. Bursting aromas of tropical fruit, green apples, and a zesty note of orange peel. 13.9% ABV

Bouquet dominated by fresh ripe black fruits with notes of chocolate and vanil. Medium-bodied with silky tannins. 13.8% ABV.

Chile. Aromas of red fruit, colve, and vanilla. Flavors of cherry and currant flavors, with a velvety finish. 13.9% ABV

Bouquet dominated by fresh ripe fruity berries and spicy notes. Silky and medium-bodied, well-balanced with good acidity. 13.6% ABV.

Chile. Leathery aromas. Palate pops with boysenberry, blueberry and blackberry flavors. 14% ABV

Aromas of ripe, black fruit combined with vanilla, tobacco and cloves. Medium-bodied, balanced and pleasant. 13.9% ABV.

Aroma of tropical fruit and juicy grapefruit rounded out by soft vanilla and hazelnut. Fruit flavors enhanced by a pleasant acidity and sweetness. 14% ABV.

With a bouquet of red cherries, raspberries, and strawberries, and a strong flavor that recalls the nose. 13.4% ABV

Aromas of plums, cherries, raspberries, along with blackcurrants and blackberries. Lush juicy palate with good depth and soft, ripe tannins. 13.1% ABV.

Chile. Bouquet of red cherries, raspberries, and strawberries with a touch of vanilla. Medium palate with a refreshing finish. 13.4% ABV

Chile. Aromas of red fruits with floral, vanilla, and tobacco notes. Flavors of blackberry and plum, with super-soft tannins. 13.5% ABV