Puerto Viejo Shiraz/syrah
Chilean Syrah from Curico Valley, estate bottled since 1961.
The story behind Puerto Viejo
Viña Requingua was founded in 1961 by the Achurra family, and the Puerto Viejo name is a nod to the old Chilean port where their Basque ancestors first landed. The grapes come from estate vineyards in the Curicó and Maule Valleys, part of Chile's Central Valley, and the wine is estate grown and estate bottled. Winemaker Benoit Fitte, a Frenchman from Armagnac, ferments it traditionally and ages it in French and American oak.
We have poured this Puerto Viejo Syrah in Commack for years because it overdelivers at the price. Wine Enthusiast has tagged it a Best Buy across vintages, and that tracks with what we taste: blackberry, plum, black pepper, a lightly smoked finish. Thirty plus years behind this counter, and a nine dollar Chilean Syrah that drinks like this still gets my attention.
Explore the Puerto Viejo range
One grape, one estate, one honest price. The Puerto Viejo Syrah is the flagship red we keep in stock, and the rest of the line rounds out the shelf.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Viejo Syrah 750mL | Syrah/Shiraz | 13.5% ABV | Blackberry, plum, black pepper, lightly smoked finish |
| Puerto Viejo Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Cabernet Sauvignon | 13.5% ABV | Dark fruit, firm tannin, oak spice |
| Puerto Viejo Merlot 750mL | Merlot | 13.5% ABV | Plum, soft tannin, easy finish |
| Puerto Viejo Malbec 750mL | Malbec | 13.5% ABV | Ripe berry, violet, gentle smoke |
| Puerto Viejo Pinot Noir 750mL | Pinot Noir | 13.5% ABV | Red cherry, earth, light body |
| Puerto Viejo Chardonnay 750mL | Chardonnay | 13.5% ABV | Tree fruit, soft oak, round mid palate |
| Puerto Viejo Sauvignon Blanc 750mL | Sauvignon Blanc | 13.5% ABV | Citrus, green herb, crisp finish |
WinePuerto Viejo - Merlot 750mL$9.99Out of stock
WinePuerto Viejo - Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL$9.99Out of stock
WinePuerto Viejo - Chardonnay 750mL$9.98Out of stock
WinePuerto Viejo - Sauvignon Blanc 750mL$9.98Out of stock
WinePuerto Viejo - Malbec 750mL$9.98Out of stock
WinePuerto Viejo - Pinot Noir 750mL$9.98
WinePuerto Viejo - Syrah 750mL$9.98Which Puerto Viejo is right for you?
The Puerto Viejo Syrah 750mL runs $9.98, and the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot sit at $9.99. That is the whole story: estate bottled Chilean red, French and American oak, a Best Buy nod from Wine Enthusiast, for under ten dollars. You can buy Puerto Viejo online here and pick it up curbside in Commack free, or take local delivery over $250 free across Nassau and Suffolk. Same day or next day on local routes. At this price, buy the Syrah by the case and stop thinking about it.
Under ten dollars, bold enough for brisket and burgers without a second thought.
$9.99 estate bottled Cab that holds up at a backyard party for a crowd.
Soft tannin and plum for anyone easing into Chilean red without spending much.