Winemaker Notes
Intense citrus and floral notes are combined with flavors of white peaches and nectarines that are enhanced by a well-integrated acidy. Long and vibrant with an impeccable clean smooth finish.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A medium-to full-bodied white with aromas of lime zest, pineapple, flint and dried jasmine. Bright acidity with textured, concentrated layers. More complex expression with subtle smoke and mineral notes.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The austere and serious 2019 Ritual Sauvignon Blanc from Casablanca feels mineral and stony, more about the soil than the variety. It's more about texture and mouthfeel than aromas. It's balanced with good ripeness and acidity, pungent and penetrating.
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.