Winemaker Notes
Hidden among the hills, constantly receiving the fresh air of the Pacific Ocean, this blend is the perfect combination of the three sub-valleys that make up the great Casablanca Valley. The wine shows a unique complexity thanks to its pleasant minerality mixed with aromas of exotic fruits and wildflowers. A great example of the quality and characteristic expression offered by the renowned Casablanca Valley.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A very good effort for a sauvignon blanc from Casablanca, showing hints of blossoms and mineral to the guava and green apples. Textured, medium-bodied palate with elegant white fruit and a dry but flavorful finish.
Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
A region that has become synonymous with some of the best whites of Chile, the Casablanca Valley is full of dozens of bodegas who either grow fruit here or come from outside to source from local growers for their own white wine programs. The valley runs from east to west, which means that its westernmost vineyards receive the most cooling influence from the reliable afternoon sea breezes. The soils also tend to be heavier in clay in the west, whereas the eastern end of the valley is warmer and its soils are predominantly granitic. Sauvignon blanc thrives here, Chardonnay does well and Pinot noir is not uncommon.