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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Pinot Noir Chilean wine. William Fevre vineyard, La Mision varietal 2006.

June 25, 2007 at 2:23 am · Filed under Maipo Valley, Chilean red wines, Pinot Noir wine Chile

William Fevre presentation:
“Always a challenge, this Pinot Noir is the only one produced in Maipo Alto and astonishes with its delicateness and elegance. Vinified through a manual for optimum extraction of aromas and colour, this wine unveils the surprising grace of raspberries, strauberries and cherries dancing in unison on the nose. Together with the fresh and balanced palate, these create and original wine to enjoy.

SurVino:

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