wineofthemonth Chilean Wine

Years ago while traveling in Europe, Black Box founder Ryan Sproule was amazed at how many Europeans drank premium-quality box wines. They favored freshness, value and convenience over tradition. By forgoing expensive bottles... Read More

Originally found by our South American Buyer on a 4-hour trek from Santiago to Maule. This is the largest and oldest wine region in Chile's Central Valley, and the birthplace of the modern Cabernet boom in South America. Classic... Read More

A generous array of ripe black and blue fruit with pink peppercorns, green olives, dried flowers, toffee and chocolate orange. It’s full-bodied with firm, creamy and velvety tannins. Long and polished. Lovely salted caramel... Read More

Fruity character, with apple and papaya aromas; refreshing, well balanced and with a slight touch of sweetness.

With a nod to the French style Cabernet Sauvignon made famous in Bordeaux, this estate crafted red comes from high elevation vineyards in Curico. Brilliant ruby with spice-laced aromas of cherry and plums meets a medium-bodied... Read More

Sourced from heritage vineyard sites at powerhouse Punti Ferrer, if you've never had Rose made from Syrah before, think of Southern France, where the bouquet releases aromas of summer fruits and fresh floral notes.... Read More

Aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries with hints of pine needles, dried herbs, dark chocolate and spices. Medium- to full-bodied, structured and ripe with a velvety mouthfeel. Succulent fruit and fresh minty undertones. Firm... Read More

This is so fruity and generous, with tons of cassis and some coffee. Juicy and bright on the palate with a medium body, rendering an easy, laid-back feel. Still tight and structured. Not complex, but well-made. Fun to drink now.... Read More

Crafted by powerhouse winery Punti Ferrer, this delightful, everyday Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from their estate vineyards in the Curico Valley. Brilliant ruby with spice-laced aromas of cherry, blackcurrant, and lavender... Read More

The wine presents a dark ruby color with deep density and hues of purple. Plum and blueberry aromas jump from the glass, while hints of vanilla, iris and blanched almond remain restrained. On the palate this dry wine offers copious... Read More

Mendoza Vineyards Malbec is intense violet red color. Notes of red fruits, sweet aroma, spicy, intense, with touches of herbs such as Provencal. The palate is soft, velvety and fresh, very good balance.

Punti Ferrer first began when a husband and wife team decided to leave the city behind and chase their winemaking dreams into the Chilean countryside. Antonio Puntí Ferrer always dreamt of dedicating his life to the production... Read More

Rich garnet in color with intense aromas of ripe red fruits. Bright notes of plum and cherry followed by a hint of vanilla. Abundant flavors of juicy, ripe berries and a hint of toast, with balanced fresh acidity, soft tannins... Read More

The grapes that go into our wines belong to Colchagua, Curicó and Maule Valleys, appellations that enjoy a Mediterranean climate. Winters are cold and rainy while summers are warm during the day and cool at night, mostly... Read More

The grapes that go into our wines belong to Colchagua, Curicó and Maule Valleys, appellations that enjoy a Mediterranean climate. Winters are cold and rainy while summers are warm during the day and cool at night, mostly... Read More

The grapes that go into our wines belong to Colchagua, Curicó and Maule Valleys, appellations that enjoy a Mediterranean climate. Winters are cold and rainy while summers are warm during the day and cool at night, mostly... Read More

The grapes that go into our wines belong to Colchagua, Curicó and Maule Valleys, appellations that enjoy a Mediterranean climate. Winters are cold and rainy while summers are warm during the day and cool at night, mostly... Read More

The grapes that go into our wines belong to Colchagua, Curicó and Maule Valleys, appellations that enjoy a Mediterranean climate. Winters are cold and rainy while summers are warm during the day and cool at night, mostly... Read More

A crowd pleasing, medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with a mix of red and black fruit, baking spice, and freshly picked lavender. Impressive freshness from the acidity on the finish, makes this a great pairing for a variety of... Read More