A recent tasting held and GIBS in Johannesburg organized by the Chilean consulate in South Africa, showcase the diversity of Chilean wines and terroir.
The occasion was to show 10 wines as well as a variety of dishes made from Chilean salmon, the world 2nd largest producer after Norway!
Some of the wines are available locally via Nixan wines (Concha Y Toro) as well as Gabba International (San Pedro and Vina Tarapaca) and they are exceptionally well priced.
I will urge consumers to seek out these wines in retail with some as low as under R30, which is a great bargain in these time and at the top end Chile over delivers with bottles rarely exceeding R 200 retail.
A good addition to the South African wine landscape!
Aromo Estate Private Reserve Maule Valley Chardonnay 2011 86 Points
Aromo Estate Barrel Selection Maule Valley 2009 59 and 83 Points
Vina la Rosa La Capitana Barrel Reserve Cachapoal Chardonnay 2012 86 Points
Vina la Rosa Cachapoal Carmenere 2011 83 Points
Concha Y Toro Don Melchor DO Puente Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 92+ Points
Concha Y Toro Sauvignon Blanc 3 Valley 2010 82 Points
Montes Alpha Casablanca Valley Chardonnay 2011 87 Points
Montes Alpha Colchagua Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 83+ Points
San Pedro Castillo de Molina Reserva Elqui Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2012 90 Points
Vina Tarapaca Gran Reserva Valle del Maipo Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 88+ Points
Individual description for each wines will follow
