Vina Gonzalez Bastias 'Matorral', Maule Valley, Chile 2019 Barbera without any excess

without any excess

Another step up is the non-vintage Pedro Ximénez from a 15-year-old solera

It typically has citrus

The juicy blackberry fruits are beginning to calm down and meld into a fine dense wine that will age very well

The palate is opulent yet refined

Vina Gonzalez Bastias 'Matorral', Maule Valley, Chile 2019 Barbera without any excessThis 100% estate Pais is from a 200 year old single vineyard in the Maule region. Sweet notes of plum, almonds, anise, and brown sugar on the nose with hints of pineapple sage, pine nettles, and brown sugar lead to a smooth, nicely balanced palate. This wine has a wild almost salve quality.