Antiyal

Antiyal Carmenere 2008

The 2008 Carmenere Alto del Maipo Valley (100%) was fermented and aged in cement tank. Deep purple in color with legs that coat the glass, it offers up a superb aromatic array of herbs, exotic spices, truffle, a hint of balsamic, blueberry, and blackberry. Plush, sweetly-fruited, complex, and pleasure-bent, this intense, powerful offering will benefit from 4-5 years of additional bottle age to fill out. It offers a drinking window extending from 2016 to 2023 and possibly longer. Carmenere does not get much better than this. JM
- 93 pts Robert Parker Wine Advocate #199 Feb 2012

Antiyal 2008

Antiyal’s 2008 Alto del Maipo Valley is composed of 52% Carmenere, 25% Syrah, and 23% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 12 months in French oak. It offers up an already complex bouquet of Asian spice, herbal notes, incense, tobacco, blueberry, and blackberry. In the glass it opens to reveal full body, plush, layered fruit, succulent flavors, excellent balance, and a lengthy, fruit-filled finish. Give it 3-4 years of additional cellaring to reveal its full potential and drink this classy effort from 2015 to 2023.  JM
- 92 pts Robert Parker Wine Advocate #199 Feb 2012

Antiyal 2008

The 2008 Antiyal is a blend of 43% Carmenere, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 18% Syrah. It offers up an inviting nose of pain grille, pencil lead, herbs, olives, and assorted black fruits. Structured on the palate and full-bodied, it will benefit from 2-3 years of additional cellaring. This lengthy effort will be at its best between 2014 and 2020.
- 91 pts Robert Parker Wine Advocate #199 Feb 2012
Kuyen 2009

Antiyal’s 2009 Kuyen is composed of 40% Syrah, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Carmenere, and 2% Petit Verdot. Notions of spice box, incense, violets, black plum, and blueberry inform the nose of a forward, spicy, decently concentrated wine that will provide enjoyment over the next 8 years.
- 88 pts Robert Parker Wine Advocate #199 Feb 2012

Winery: Antiyal Score: 90
Wine: Maipo Valley 2003
Price: $50
Country: Chile Region: Maipo
Issue: Dec 15, 2005

Structured, with a mix of loam, black cherry, plum, briar, grilled beef and tobacco flavors. Gutsy finish shows a nice second wave of dark fruit. Could use a little time in the cellar. Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Best from 2006 through 2009. 525 cases made. (JM)

Winery: Antiyal Score: 91
Wine: Maipo Valley 2002
Price: $50
Country: Chile Region: Maipo
Issue: Dec 15, 2004

Lovely aromas of crushed berry fruit, violets and spice, with supple layers of fruit, minerals, loam and tar running through the lengthy finish. The fruit darkens up nicely on the finish too, so this may well put on weight in the cellar. Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Drink now through 2007. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 400 cases made. (JM)
Winery: Antiyal Score: 92
Wine: Maipo Valley 2001
Highly Recommended
Price: $40
Country: Chile Region: Maipo
Issue: Nov 30, 2003

Dreamy nose of cassis bush, dark currant, lilac, tar and hot stone, with a plush, full-bodied palate dripping with dark fruit, meat and loam notes. Really suave, picking up grip and muscle on the finish, where the fruit powers through. A distinct combination of varietal character and Chilean terroir. Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Drink now through 2007. 480 cases made. (JM)

Winery: Antiyal Score: 91
Wine: Maipo Valley 2000
Price: $35
Country: Chile Region: Maipo
Issue: Dec 15, 2002

Lovely grace here, with stunning aromas and flavors of cedar, mineral, violets, currant and raspberry with similar flavors that build in intensity through the plush, succulent finish, where the fruit echoes. Great balance and purity. Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Drink now through 2005. 360 cases made. (JM)

Winery: Antiyal Score: 89
Wine: Maipo Valley 1999
Price: $20
Country: Chile Region: Maipo
Issue: Oct 15, 2001

Supple, with a refined sense to the rich currant, black cherry, vanilla, clay and mineral flavors, which hang in nicely on the finish. Has real character. Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Drink now through 2003. 348 cases made. (JM)