The story behind Tabali
Tabali started with vines planted in 1993 on the western edge of Chile's Limari Valley, where the Atacama Desert meets cold Pacific fog called the Camanchaca. Businessman Guillermo Luksic bought the estate in the early 1990s and launched the brand in 2002; today his son Nicolas Luksic and winemaker Felipe Muller run it.
The vineyards sit on rare ancient marine terraces, alluvial gravel threaded with limestone. That chalky ground is why Tabali Malbec tastes unlike the plush Mendoza style: sharp freshness, mineral tension, firm tannins. Grapes are hand harvested, fermented in stainless steel, then aged 12 to 14 months in French oak.
Explore the Tabali range
Tabali makes several Malbec expressions, from an everyday Pedregoso to high altitude Roca Madre. Here are the tiers we carry or can source, with proof and character.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedregoso Gran Reserva Malbec | 100% Malbec | 27 to 28 | Limestone freshness, dark plum, firm tannins, French oak |
| Vetas Blancas Malbec-Cabernet Franc | Malbec blend | 28 to 29 | Malbec with Cab Franc, floral lift, graphite, cool fruit |
| Talinay Litico Malbec | 100% Malbec | 27 to 28 | Extreme coastal site, chalky tension, bright acidity |
| Roca Madre Malbec | 100% Malbec | 28 | High Andes, 1600m, dense fruit, structured tannins |
| Tabali Syrah/Carmenere | Red blend | 27 to 28 | Peppery Syrah, herbal Carmenere, everyday value |
| Tabali Pinot Noir Reserva | Pinot Noir | 27 to 28 | Cool climate red fruit, soft tannins, coastal freshness |
WineTabali - Pinot Noir Reserva 750mL$19.98Out of stock
WineTabali - Viognier Reserva 750mL$16.98Out of stock
Sauvignon BlancTabali - Sauvignon Blanc 750mL$12.98
WineTabali - Syrah/carmenere 750mL$15.98Out of stock
ChardonnayTabali - Chardonnay 750mL$16.98Out of stock
MalbecTabali - Roca Madre Malbec 750mL$59.99Which Tabali is right for you?
Pricing at our Commack store runs from the value end to the flagship. Tabali Syrah/Carmenere is $15.98, and the Tabali Pinot Noir Reserva is $19.98. The Tabali Roca Madre Malbec, the high altitude flagship, sits at $59.99, so you can start modest and climb. Whites like the Tabali Sauvignon Blanc at $12.98 and Tabali Chardonnay at $16.98 round out the shelf. Stock moves, so call ahead or check availability before you drive over.
$15.98, peppery and generous, built for burgers and barbecue without a second thought.
High altitude Malbec at $59.99, dense and structured, for anyone who wants to taste the mountain.
$19.98, coastal freshness and soft red fruit, an easy entry into Limari Valley style.