Archive for May, 2010
Wine Review Magazine / May 2010
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Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Chardonnay 2008
Chardonnay Du Monde 2010 - Silver
Cono Sur Visión Single Vineyard Viognier 2009
Wines of Chile Awards 2010 - Trophy “Best Otros Blancos”
Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Pinot Noir 2008
Wines of Chile Awards 2010 - Trophy “Best Pinot Noir”
Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Chardonnay 2008
Wines of Chile Awards 2010 - Trophy “Best Chardonnay”
Die dicken Dinger aus Chile
Source: Würtz-Wein Blog
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International Wine Challenge & Citadelles du Vin 2010
CONO SUR WINERY’S PINOT NOIR: GOLD AND BEST CHILEAN WINE
Cono Sur Ocio Pinot Noir 2008 was awarded with the top prize, the Prix Spécial Pays, and with the Trophée Citadelles (Gold), in the competition Citadelles du Vin 2010, made this year within the framework of the wine fair [...]Revista Cosas / Mayo 2010
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Wine & Spirits Magazine chooses Cono Sur as “Value Brand of the Year 2010”
Cono Sur Winery was chosen as “Value Brand of the Year 2010” by the American magazine Wine & Spirits, one of the most prestigious and widely read publications in USA of the world of wine.
The recognition qualifies Cono Sur as one of the 50 brands worldwide whose wines have shown in 2009 the best value [...]Gold to Ocio Pinot Noir
Cono Sur Ocio Pinot Noir 2008 was awarded a Gold Medal at the prestigious competition “International Wine Challenge”, in United Kingdom, whose results were announced on May the 18th.
Ocio Pinot Noir, Cono Sur Winery’s icon wine, has been recognized all around the world as one of the best Pinot Noir in Chile, due to its [...]2010 Southern Hemisphere Harvest Report: Chile and Argentina
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ACCORDING TO WINE & SPIRITS MAGAZINE
CONO SUR WINERY: “VALUE BRAND OF THE YEAR”
Cono Sur Winery was chosen as “Value Brand of the Year” by the American magazine Wine & Spirits, one of the most prestigious and widely read publications of the world of wine.
The recognition qualifies Cono Sur Winery as one of the 50 brands [...]Wine Spectator’s Wine of the Day: Cono Sur Bicycle Pinot Noir 2009
“Very friendly, with effusive cherry and licorice snap notes backed by a lively finish. Drink now.”
James Molesworth (May 19, 2010)May / 2010
Cono Sur Visión Syrah 2007
“Gorgeous nose, aromas of toasty, roasted black cherry, wild raspberry cassis with a scorched earth character. Outstanding nose leads to a silky entry of spiced black cherry, blackcurrant and plum fruit gliding across the palate, so well balanced with high quality tannin/acid adding to the whole. Superlative balance, great fruit treatment, just the right amount [...]
Wine of the Week: Cono Sur Gewürztraminer 2009
“The wine of the week is Cono Sur Gewürztraminer 2009, coming from Bío-Bío valley, the southernmost and coolest of the wine areas in Chile. The wine has clear typical grape aromas, without being overaromatic. The cool climate contributes in giving the wine a rare elegance for being a South American wine, and with a nice [...]
Cono Sur Visión Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2009
“Bright green-yellow color. Lively aromas of lime zest, quince and green tea, with building herbacity. Dry, nervy and precise, offering tangy citrus and mineral flavors and a hint of honeysuckle. The herbal quality lingers on the long, spicy, focused finish. I like this wine’s complexity and light touch.”
Josh Raynolds / International Wine CellarCono Sur Organic Sauvignon Blanc
“Cono Sur is one of the prettiest wineries I’ve ever visited. Their commitment to growing grapes organically is fervent and this succulent Sauvignon is a killer deal.”
Leslie Sbrocco / Epicurious / USAChile, a first-class host
Chile hosted the Concours Du Meilleur Sommelier Du Monde 2010, an activity that took place between the 10th and the 17th of April and received official delegations from 50 member countries of the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI).
Besides participating in the contest, the group attended various activities to learn more about Chilean culture and [...]Wine Spectator: A Sit Down with Chile
Wine Spectator’s Senior Editor James Molesworth interviewed Cono Sur Winery’s winemaker Adolfo Hurtado on early May. A conversation about Pinot Noir, Cono Sur’s techniques of production, and the influence of Burgundy in all the process. Here we share with you the complete report.
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A Sit Down with Chile’s Adolfo Hurtado
The winemaker for [...]Adolfo Hurtado in Nomads of the Seas
From the 8th to the 11th of April, Cono Sur’s Chief Winemaker and CEO Adolfo Hurtado headed to the Chilean Patagonia on board of the spectacular cruise “Nomads of the Seas”, where he participated introducing all the Cono Sur wines that were served to the elite passengers during the trip. The chosen ones were Ocio, [...]
A Cono Sur Organic in Wines of Chile Online Blogger Tasting
On May 12, Wines of Chile USA hosted the 3rd version of the Online Blogger Tasting, a virtual sampling that included more than 50 wine bloggers stationed across the United States around the theme Explore Chile: Sauvignon Blancs for Spring. Cono Sur was represented by winemaker Matias Ríos, who made a complete tasting of Cono [...]
A new variety for Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition
In January, Cono Sur launched a new variety for its 20 Barrels Limited Edition range: a Syrah, a red variety that comes to complete the catalog of wines in this Ultra Premium range. 20 Barrels Limited Edition was created in 1996 from the selection of the top 20 Pinot Noir premium barrels produced during that [...]
ProWein 2010: Cono Sur participates with all its wines
On March 21, in Germany, took place one of the most important wines and spirits exhibitions in Europe. We are talking about ProWein 2010, an event held in Düsseldorf, where Cono Sur Winery participates every year with a stand and presents all its wine ranges.
ProWein is the annual event that gathers more than 3.300 exhibitors [...]