Viña González Bastias
Matorral Pais
Mostly everything I want in a Pais, light bodied with animal fat, cherry, cassis, minty herbs.
Mostly everything I want in a Pais, light bodied with animal fat, cherry, cassis, minty herbs.
Nov 26th, 2018Iron, sanguine, pepper, game, leather, earthy black berries, cassis, and blueberries. Good structure. Medium plus body.
Iron, sanguine, pepper, game, leather, earthy black berries, cassis, and blueberries. Good structure. Medium plus body.
Aug 9th, 2018This was a nice surprise. Delectable has it in Spain, but it is middle of Chile. Cannot believe this is just $23?! 8 years old, 200-year-old single vineyard in Maule. Unreal. Almonds and fresh herbs with a wonderful balance. Has a wild, untamed feel to it. Exciting!
This was a nice surprise. Delectable has it in Spain, but it is middle of Chile. Cannot believe this is just $23?! 8 years old, 200-year-old single vineyard in Maule. Unreal. Almonds and fresh herbs with a wonderful balance. Has a wild, untamed feel to it. Exciting!
Apr 21st, 2018Interesting and funky. Light in color and cloudy. Leather and earth on the nose.
Interesting and funky. Light in color and cloudy. Leather and earth on the nose.
Feb 7th, 2021Unique. Probably a love or hate wine. I love it. Strong anise and sage on the nose. Body delivers the same with added tart cherry. Violet / dried flowers abound.
Unique. Probably a love or hate wine. I love it. Strong anise and sage on the nose. Body delivers the same with added tart cherry. Violet / dried flowers abound.
Mar 7th, 2020Biodynamic 100% País/Mission (or Listan Prieto in the Canary Islands) from 200 year-old single vineyard. Sweet and slightly syrupy first impression, then resinous and spicy
Biodynamic 100% País/Mission (or Listan Prieto in the Canary Islands) from 200 year-old single vineyard. Sweet and slightly syrupy first impression, then resinous and spicy
Mar 16th, 2019Bay Grape wine club. Lovely red with both fruit and mineral notes. Balanced acidity and tannin made for a very appealing wine.
Bay Grape wine club. Lovely red with both fruit and mineral notes. Balanced acidity and tannin made for a very appealing wine.
Dec 22nd, 2018Bright and juicy. Love the sharpness and flavorful profile.
Bright and juicy. Love the sharpness and flavorful profile.
Nov 28th, 2018