Tasting order of wines

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Variety:Cabernet Sauvignon Varietal composition:81% Cabernet Sauvignon; 5% Cabernet

Franc; 9% Petite Verdot; 5% Syrah Origin:100% Maipo Valley Vintage:2007/2009

  TASTING NOTES Colour:Deep Red with purple hues in its youth Aroma:Tobacco and cinnamon with notes de vanilla toasty oak and

plum and blackberry fruits. Flavour:Black fruits, chocolate and licorice with rich toasty oak notes with

rich mouth feel and long smooth finish. The 2009 is an elegant wine and will

age beautifully and gain complexity and mint notes

Syrah

Varietal composition: 100% Syrah Geographic Area: Pencahue, Maule Valley Vintage: 2010  

TASTING NOTES Winemaking: The grapes, of our own production, were carefully selected and

hand-harvested. Cold maceration took place over ten days. This was followed by fermentation with selected yeasts in stainless steel tanks at 27ºC. 40% of this wine was aged or six months in French and American oak barrels.

Winemaker’s comments: This Syrah is intense, bright ruby in colour. Spicy notes on the bouquet are complemented by fresh red fruit aromas and subtle toasted notes reminiscent of chocolate. This is a juicy, well-structured wine with soft tannins and otes of cherries and strawberries, as well as hints of vanilla from the ageing process. The finish is fresh and persistent.

Food pairings: This wine combines well with red meat, duck, mature cheese and red fruit tart. Best served at between 16°C and 18°C.

Cellaring Recommendations: Three to four years.

Merlot

Varietal composition:100% MerlotGeographic Area:Maule ValleyVintage:2011

TASTING NOTESGrapes selected from vineyards and harvested carefully by hand. Alcoholic fermentation was carried out in stainless steel tanks at 27 º C with selected

yeasts. Winemaker's Comments: Bright red and intense. Aromas of red fruits such as dried sour cherries mixed with floral notes. On the palate, is a medium intensity wine with ripe soft tannins and sweet. Nice long finish.

Sauvignon blanc

Varietal composition:100% Sauvignon BlancGeographic Area:Leyda ValleyVintage:2009

WINE-MAKING DETAILSThe grapes were handpicked from a selection of our cooler  vineyards in Leyda Valley. The combination of soil, sun  exposure, climate, as well as ripeness of the grapes, provides a  great diversity of components to the final blend and produces  the distinctive characteristics of this Gran Reserva Sauvignon  Blanc.

TASTING NOTESNose: Expressive and intense aromas of pink grapefruit, tomato  leaf and flintstone with mineral and citrus notes.Palate: The wine has great volume and character and it is crisp  and refreshing on the palate.WINE AND FOOD: Enjoy this wine as an aperitif and with  seafood of all kinds, particularly oysters, shrimp, and fish, as  well as white meats and salads.

Chardonnay

Varietal composition:100% ChardonnayGeographic Area:Maule ValleyVintage:2011

TASTING NOTESgrapes selected and harvested carefully by hand.Fermentation in stainless steel at temperatures between 14 to 16 ° C with selected yeasts. No malolactic fermentation to maintain varietal character.Winemaker's Comments: Bright yellow wine. Intense aromas with notes of ripe exotic fruits. On the palate, this wine is soft,fresh, fruity with good balance. Soft, lingering finish.Pairing: Enjoy with non-fatty fish, seafood gratin, white meats.Serve cold, 10 to 12 º C.

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