Chilean wine Chardonnay, Casa Silva Vineyard, Dona Dominga 2006, Colchagua Valley.

June 25, 2007 at 2:44 am · Filed under Colchagua Valley, Chardonnay wine Chile

Presentation Casa Silva Vineyard:
Tasting Notes: Pale green . Intense aromas, tropical notes, pineapple and melon. On the palate it is well balanced with very good body. Melon and mineral notes.

Origin: Viña Casa Silva own grapes, El Cerrro Vineyard, Colchagua Valley.

Harvest: March 10th to March 12th, 2006. 100% hand picked.

Vinification: Hand sorting of the grapes before destemming. Reductive method transportation to the press. Crushed and run off after 8 hours at 10°C. Must separation and alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 15 to 20 days
at 15ºC to 18°C. Lees work in the tank. 15% of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels.

Ageing: 15% aged in French oak barrels for 3 months; 85% in stainless steel tanks.

Food Pairings: Ideal for a cheese and wine night, this Chardonnay pairs perfectly with dips or fresh salads. For the main course, superb with fish dishes or pastas with seafood sauce.

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Cabernet Sauvignon wine, Panul Reserve 2005. Errazuriz Ovalle Vineyard. Colachagua Valley.

May 26, 2007 at 7:00 am · Filed under Colchagua Valley, Chilean red wines, Cabernet Sauvignon wine Chile

Presentation Errazuriz Ovalle Vineyard:

Enologist Jose Agustin Henriquez
Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation Colchagua Valley – Marchigüe
Vineyard San Juan
Harvest April 22, 2004
Conduction System Espaldera, 3.300 pl/ha
Soil Alluvial origin, with very good drainage
Climate Tempered Mediterranean
Yield 10.0 ton/ha.
Winemaking
Cold maceration at 10 ºC, fermentation at 23-26ºC, soft raisings, short maceration with the skins.
Guard American and French barrels by 8 months
Color Deep red with some violets notes.
Aroma Concentrated and attractive nose, with raspberry aromas, red fruits, cassis and an elegant vanilla touch contributed by the barrel.
Taste Mature mouth, concentrated, great structure and long end.
Alcohol 13.2 GL
Total Acidity 3.12 g/L
Ph 3.74

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