Junta is an unfortunate name for a Chilean winery considering the brutal dictatorship of General Pinochet and his junta buddies in 1973 Chile leading to the overthrow and murder of democratically elected Salvador Allende. Thousands of Chileans were tortured, murdered or simply “disappeared”.
Putting aside the unsavory connotations of junta in this wine’s name let’s give it a try.
Aroma: As befitting Chilean Carménère redolent with raspberry. Also blueberry, black cherry, strawberry and some mocha.
Palate: Low in the tannin tank. Firm structure ring fencing much of the fruit from the palate. Short finish.
Personality: If one can compare military decorations to the bouquet of the wine like General Pinochet this wine would have a chest full of hardware. But as for what is in the mouth perhaps send the winemaker for interrogation.
Food Match: A “Friday night wine” a code word for less than a stellar wine. Pizza, burgers or burritos.
Cellarbility: Drink in 2025.
Price: $14 CDN.
RKS 2025 Wine Rating: 85/100. jamessuckling.com 91.
(La Junta 2022 Reserve Carménère, Curicó Valley, Viña La Junta, Santiago, Chile, 750 mL, 13.5%).
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