Antiyal 2005 : 92 points.
Kuyen’s 2005 : 90 points,
Wine Spectator, Dec 31, 2007
Antiyal - “Lovely aromas and flavors of blackberry, bramble, grilled meat and lilacs, with plenty of guts, ample structure and a solid, loamy finish. Shows both polished fruit and rugged terroir.”
Kuyen - “dark and loamy, with fig and currant paste layered with hints of bittersweet cocoa, grilled beef and charcoal.”
Antiyal 2004 : 91 points
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate,
June 29, 2007
“Outstanding. Softly textured and forward, it delivers layers of plush flavors with ripe tannin hiding under all the baby fat.”
Antiyal 2004 : 92 points.
Wine Spectator, May 2007
“Muscular and rich. The lengthy finish pumps out dark fruit and terroir.”
Antiyal 2004 : 92 points.
Wine & Spirits, June 2007
* Named one of the year’s best Chilean reds. “A muscular carmenere-cabernet-syrah blend, this is young and tight. ”
Kuyen 2004 : 88 points
The Wine Enthusiast,
September 2007
Kuyen 2004 : 91 points
Wine & Spirits, October 2006
“tense acidity, juicy mocha flavors and a soft yet solid structure based on strong and refined tannins.”
Antiyal 2004 awarded 91 points
Wine Enthusiast, Nov 15, 2006
“Excellent with the essence of Maipo fruit. Licorice and black fruit carry the masculine bouquet, and next up is a palate of ripe berries that explode in a fireball of flavor.”
Antiyal 2003: 90 points.
Steven Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, March/April 2006
“Powerful, smoky and inviting on the nose. Broad in flavor yet firm.” … Kuyen 2003 receives 88 points. “Powerful smoky aromas of dark cherry, licorice and sweet tobacco, with a floral topnote. Round and supple with suave, well-knit tannins.”
Kuyen 2003 : 89 points.
Wine & Spirits, June 2006
The Antiyal 2003 receives 90 points.
Wine Spectator, Dec 15, 2005
“Gutsy finish shows a nice second wave of dark fruit.”
Kuyen’s 2003 : 90 points
Wine Spectator, Nov 30, 2005
“Ripe, fleshy and focused, with lots of black currant, cocoa, tobacco, mineral and loam flavors…juicy and concentrated.”
Antiyal 2002 : 91 points.
Wine Spectator, Dec 15, 2004
Maipo Valley “Lovely aromas of crushed berry fruit, violets and spice, with supple layers of fruit, minerals, loam and tar running through the lengthy finish.”
Antiyal 2002 : 91 points
Wine & Spirits, February 2005
Valle del Maipo Red.
Antiyal 2002 : 91 points
Wine & Spirits, Fall 2004
Maipo Valley. In the same issue, Antiyal (and Apaltagua) winemaker Alvaro Espinoza named one of the 50 Most Influential Winemakers in the World.
Kuyen 2002 89 points.
Wine Spectator, January 2005
“shows the game, plum and sanguine notes of Syrah, along with ripe black currant, cocoa and coffee flavors.”
