Santa Alicia Reserve Carmenere 2006 88 Pts Best Buy
Definitely a riper, more solid version of Carmenère with blackberry, pine, herbs and chocolate on the nose. The palate is typically herbal but it’s full of smooth, simple dark-fruit flavors and spice. Tasty, wholesome and well worth a go in this category.M.S. (7/1/2008)

Santa Alicia Reserve Shiraz 2006 86 Pts Best Buy
For the budget-minded, this Shiraz has ample spice, pepper, chocolate and fruit. It has a deepness and ripeness that’s admirable, and while it’s a standard wine that doesn’t pick up complexities with airing, what’s in the glass is more than satisfactory. — M.S. (5/1/2008)

Santa Alicia Reserve Chardonnay 2007 86 Pts Best Buy
Smooth on the nose, with some warmer-weather characteristics such as caramel, baked apple, pear and even acacia. The flavor profile includes ripe apple, melon and a bit of citrus, and the finish is sizable and healthy, with decent acidity and carry-over flavors of peach and melon. Good and not too heavy, especially for a Maipo Chardonnay. M.S. (5/1/2008)

Santa Alicia Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 87 Pts Best Buy
Lavender and licorice on the nose; the palate mixes shy black cherry and cassis flavors with a bit of Chile’s patented leafy character. The finish is round and offers a touch of vanilla and mocha. For the money this is solid and very easy to drink. — M.S. (7/1/2008)

Santa Alicia Reserve Malbec 2006 86 Pts Best Buy
Malbec from Chile may not seem as natural as from Argentina, but you will not go wrong with this stocky, soft, lightly baked offering. The palate has a touch of herbal lift to accent the black fruit, while the finish is firm, comfortable and consistent. — M.S. (11/15/2007)