October 30, 2007 at 10:34 pm · Filed under Bio-Bio Valley, Gewurztraminer
Expectations are raised when you come across a wine of a rare grape variety on the shelves, and even 
more when it comes from the BÃo-BÃo Valley. The variety Gewürztraminer which comes from Germany, should find excellent conditions in these southern lands. Gewürztraminer wines are aromatic, citric and somewhat sweet, although there is much discussion in Europe about the custom of adding sugar to the must; we will see if these wines keep the same characteristics over the next few years.
This Gewürztraminer wine from de Cono Sur Vineyard raises great expectations due to its lovely colour and floral aroma, but in the mouth it may frighten more than a few. It seems unlikely that it will be able to approach the position held by Chilean Chardonnay, which is reaching a high level of development at all levels of production. Recommended only by those of a curious disposition.
Chilean wine for share
September 12, 2007 at 10:53 am · Filed under Bio-Bio Valley, Pinot Noir wine Chile
Tasting:
Bright ruby color with delicate aromas of strawberrys and roses. Light bodied and supple with soft red Pinot Noir wine Bio-Bio Valley berry flavors. There is a pleasing tart cherry note that really ounds out the flavor. The mouth feel is very elegant for such an inexpensive wine. For some reason the shape of a diamond comes to mind when I think of the flavor of this wine. This is the first Pinot I’ve drink for under $20 that I want to buy again. Luckily my random around the corner liquor store has a few bottles.
*****Hisrory - Story*****
This Pinot Noir are from Bio-Bio Valley which is considered one of the most southern regions in Chile. Because of it’s cool climate, Pinot seems to do well along with Sauvignon Blanc.Vina Porta was established in 1954 by the Gutierrez family who arrived from Spain and it evolved into one of the first boutique wineries in the area. After a larger company acquired the winery in 1997, the winery developed a plan to utilize the different growing regions and plant accordingly to the terroir. This includes the Aconcagua, Maipo, Rapel and Bio-Bio valleys. Among the grapes planted are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Carmenere, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc, and Pinot Noir. This bottle I drank is grown at the Negrete Estate Vineyard.
Chilean wine for share
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