Santa Rita wines, imported from Chile into the U.S. by Palm Bay International, has released new vintages of three of its luxury wines. Santa Rita Triple C 2008 ($39.99 suggested retail), from the Maipo Valley, is 55% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Carménère. The three varieties are vinified separately and stored in new, medium-toast French oak immediately after malolactic fermentation is completed. Each wine is then aged separately for 17 months and blended just before bottling. Santa Rita Pehuen 2007 ($69.99), from Colchagua Valley and Maipo Valley, is 95% Carménère and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon; it features fresh black fruit and spice. Santa Rita Casa Real 2010 ($84.99), from the Maipo Valley, is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon; the wine is rich, supple and full-bodied with smooth tannins.
Santa Rita New Vintages
Santa Rita wines, imported from Chile into the U.S. by Palm Bay International, has released new vintages of three of its luxury wines.
Last modified: 05/21/2014