The Hidden Vine: Wines from Chile
Featured Region of the Month: Chile
It was already crowded when I arrived at The Hidden Vine, about 5:30pm — a dozen people, in three groups, were engaged in quiet conversations. So, I did not take pictures. Instead, I enjoyed the white and red Chilean wine samplers, with two cheeses.
Here are the wines, with descriptions from the menu:
The white wines
- 2005 Calina “Reserva” Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley
Medium-bodied - 2005 Luis Felipe Edwards Sauvignon Blanc, Colchagua Valley
Light-bodied - 2006 Aresti Gewürtztraminer, Curico Valley
Lightly-sweet
The red wines
- 2006 Cono Sur Pinot Noir, Colchagua Valley
Earthy/Plush - 2005 Alcance Carménère, Maule Valley
Earthy/Fruity - 2006 Viu Manent Malbec, Colchagua Valley
Jammy/Big & Bold
And, the cheeses
- Capriole “Old Kentucky Tomme” — Greenville, Indiana
- Carr Valley “Benedictine” — La Valle, Wisconsin
When I left, about an hour later, the crowd had more than doubled. It looked like it would be a busy night at the Hidden Vine!