Decanter

HIGHLY RECOMMENDE­D

(Continued) 90-94pts

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Finca Sophenia, Reserve, Gualtallar­y, Mendoza, Argentina 2020 92

£17.99 (2015)

The Wine Reserve

Invitingly youthful. Shows appealing notes of apple, lemon zest, green mango and a stony minerality. A refreshing mountain wine. Drink 2021-2024 Alc 13.5%

Tarapacá, Gran Reserva, Leyda Valley, San Antonio, Chile 2020 92

£16.99

Laithwaite’s

With distinctiv­e Leyda personalit­y, this has mouthwater­ing acidity with notes of flint, nectarine and asparagus. Long, aromatic, fine finish. Light-bodied, but packs a punch with its maritime character. Drink 2021-2024 Alc 13.5%

William Fèvre Chile, Chacai Mountain, Maipo, Chile 2018 92

£35

HispaMerch­ants

Opens with notes of white peach, almonds and talcum powder, and is underpinne­d by a steely acidity. Richness from lees ageing and subtle oak lead to a long, slightly creamy finish. Sophistica­ted. Drink 2021-2025 Alc 13.5%

Carmen, Gran Reserva, Limarí, Chile 2020 91

£15

Santa Rita Estates Europe

Lightly creamy notes rise above fresh notes of citrus and white peach with a lingering, aromatic finish and chalky minerality. A sophistica­ted but subtle pour at this price.

Drink 2021-2023 Alc 12.5%

Morandé, Gran Reserva, Casablanca, Chile 2016 92

£13.45-£15.39

Berkmann, Christophe­r Keiller, Corking Wines, The Drink Shop

A ripe, mature, oaked style with aromas of stewed papaya and quince. Acidity keeps the palate lively. A unique style – one for lovers of big white wines. Good value at this price point.

Drink 2021-2024 Alc 13.5%

Atamisque, Catalpa, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 2019 91

£19-£19.95

Green Cellars, Las Bodegas,

Tiny’s Tipple

Tangy, mouthwater­ing, with a precise linear finish. Bright notes of lime zest, pineapple and a hint of almond. Drink 2021-2023 Alc 14%

Domaine Bousquet, Reserve, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 2020 91

£14.95

Davy’s, Vintage Roots

Pretty white-blossom, nectarine and vanilla aromas lead into a subtle creamy finish with tangy minerality. A lot of wine for under £15.

Drink 2021-2023 Alc 14.5%

Sottano, María Magdalena, Gualtallar­y, Mendoza, Argentina 2019 92

£36.99

Bottles Bar & Merchants

Bony minerality and a refreshing finish with notes of lime, white peach and a hint of vanilla. Mouthfilli­ng and lingering. Drink 2021-2024

Alc 14.1%

Viña Cobos, Felino, Luján de Cuyo & Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 2018 92

£14.95-£15.99

Alliance Wine, Drinkmonge­r, Hennings, The Solent Cellar, The Vineking

Vibrant and full-bodied, with notes of apple pie and honeysuckl­e. Creamy complexity from a bit of oak ageing. Drink 2021-2024 Alc 14.5%

Cadus, Vista Flores, Mendoza, Argentina 2019 91

£16-£16.99

Alexander Wines, Boutinot, Kwoff Lively notes of fine herbs, blossom and lemon curd pie. A smartly made, refreshing and layered wine which delivers both finesse and structure at this price point. Drink 2021-2024

Alc 14.2%

Errazuriz, Aconcagua Costa, Aconcagua, Chile 2019 91

£16.99-£18

Hatch Mansfield, Noble Green,

NY Wines of Cambridge, Ocado, The Hop Cellar

Fresh notes of pineapple and lemon blossom. A generous, warm fruit profile on the nose and a leaner mineral expression on the palate, with some grip. Drink 2021-2024 Alc 13.%

‘In Chile, it’s the cool, coastal regions that lead in quality for whites’

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