100% Sauvignon Blanc from Casablanca Valley, Chile.
SRP of $14 and available for as low as $8. Sample submitted for review purposes.
From the bottle:
"Los Vascos, one of Chile's oldest wine estates, is managed by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), who began a comprehensive modernization and investment program in 1988. The 560 - hectare vineyard is located in the Cañeten valley of the Colchagua province which offers a healthy microclimate for its ungrafted pre-phylioxera Bordeaux rootstock. Under the direct technical supervision of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), Los Vascos is committed to producing the finest consistent and balanced wines whose elegance and harmony are to be shared with connaisseurs around the world.
13.5% Alcohol"
Today's wine is the second to last one in our series, and it's also one we've tried (and liked) before.
The 2011 Los Vascos Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Sauvignon Blanc begins with aromas of tropical fruit, peach, and a little gooseberry. Those tropical fruit and peach flavors carryover when tasting the wine along with some orange zest and pineapple. This wine has good minerality and it ends with some tangy tropical fruit that lingers nicely. A nice, easy to drink wine.
See a listing of local retailers selling this wine here.
Overall Rating: 7.5
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Also be sure to check out Tour of Chile Part 1 series on Carménère!
