Santa Rita is well known for its value wines from Chile. The best-kept secret about Santa Rita, however, is that its top of the line red is a blockbuster Cabernet from the Maipo Valley that can compete with the finest wines made anywhere in the world. The 2010 Casa Real is a stunning example with its intensely floral nose, layered black fruits on the palate, and supple tannins. This powerhouse isn’t cheap, but brilliance in wine often isn’t.
Santa Rita, Maipo Valley (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
By Robert Whitley