Archive for December, 2011
Matt - UK
“I have had several glasses of your ‘Vision’ Pinot Noir in a restaurant in London, and it’s one of the nicest fruity Pinot Noir’s that I’ve had anywhere!”
Matt – UKStephen - USA
“I don’t typically like to drink white wine but I tried your Bicycle Sauvignon Blanc the other day and was shocked by how much I enjoyed it. I just ordered a case of it to keep at home. It’s a really tasty wine.”
Stephen – USASarah - USA
“My husband and I are avid cyclists and just loved coming across your Cono Sur Bicycle Pinot Noir wine. It’s an excellent wine at a great price and the Bicycle logo sealed the deal. We are hooked!”
Sarah – USA
Sebastian - Chile
“I love your 20 Barrels limited Edition Sauvignon Blanc! It’s my favorite of that variety in Chile. Congratulations on a great wine.”
Sebastian – ChileCono Sur Pinot Noir 2010
“This is Pinot that screams black cherry, raspberry, plums and brown baking spices. It has nice depth of flavors, good weight in the mouth and balance. It’s a dream for the price.”
Sandra Silfven / The Detroit News / USCono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Pinot Noir 2008
“This is Pinot on a par with the Santa Lucia Highlands of Monterey County, Calif., and the Carneros region of Napa and Sonoma counties. It explodes with dark cherry, black plum, vanilla and mocha character. Tannins are smooth as silk. The gentle smoke and spice off the barrels are seamlessly woven in. All the character [...]
Cono Sur Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2011
“A core of fragrant sweet grapefruit, grass, herbs and minerality — this is Sauvignon unlike Sonoma or Marlborough, New Zealand, or Bordeaux — it’s the best from Chile. The flavors dance on the palate and resonate on the finish. Grapes are organically grown in the San Antonio Valley. Note the back label: “A wine symbolized [...]
Cono Sur Pinot Noir 2009
“Hats off to Adolfo Hurtado, the young winemaker who almost single-handedly proved Chile could produce excellent Pinot Noir, once thought to be the preserve of vineyards in France and New Zealand. His achievement certainly finds expression in Cono Sur’s more upmarket numbers such as 20 Barrels — but I’d argue this bargain is, euro-for-euro, the [...]
Cono Sur Awards of Excellence
Cono Sur’s dedication to quality has been recognized throughout the world by important magazines and institutions including Wine Spectator, International Wine & Spirit Competition, Decanter, Viini and the Five Nations Challenge.
Cono Sur Ocio Pinot Noir 2008
“Chilean Pinot Noir is something that has really caught my attention these last couple of years. The country has become synonymous with Bordeaux-varietals, yet it shows massive promise in the cooler vineyard sites of Colchagua and Casablanca. Great Burgundian character, with some earthiness, and much more focused and structured than most Pinot Noirs from Chile… [...]
Cono Sur Viognier 2009
“Something a little different from Chardonnay: this Viognier has an exotic charm, with notes of melon and crystallized fruits. Pair with the Scandinavian roast turkey.”
Sarah Jane Evans / BBC Good Food / UKCono Sur Ocio Pinot Noir 2009: 91 Points in Wine Spectator Magazine
“Toasty vanilla, anise and cinnamon notes lead the way for dark plum and blackberry fruit flavors, which are juicy but refined. The toasty spice edge hangs through the dense, lengthy finish. Impresive. Drink now through 2013.”
James MolesworthCono Sur wins at 2011 Five Nations Wine Challenge
Cono Sur Vineyards & Winery’s participation at the 2011 “Five Nations Wine Challenge” in Sydney, Australia, on September 10th was notable.
Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Merlot 2008 received the “Class Trophy”, positioning it as the best in its category in the Southern Hemisphere in this challenge, and Cono Sur Sparkling Brut was awarded the [...]Cono Sur Wins Gold Medal at 2011 MUNDUS Vini
Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Syrah 2008 received a Gold Medal at the German competition MUNDUS Vini 2011.
This Syrah captivates at first sight for its intense ruby red color and full body. Its aromas of black fruits, blackberries and plums are harmoniously mingled with spicy notes, leading to a long and chocolate finish. The [...]Cono Sur Ocio Pinot Noir Receives Gold Medal at 2011 Japan Wine Challenge
the 14th Japan Wine Challenge took place in Tokyo this past July. Considered one of the most important wine contests in Asia, it is chaired by British wine expert, Steven Spurrier. This year it featured 1,249 wines from 26 different countries.
Cono Sur Ocio Pinot Noir 2009 was awarded a prestigious Gold Medal, adding to [...]Cono Sur 20 Barrels Syrah wins Gold Medal at China Wine Awards
On September 1st of this year the first ever China Wine Awards took place in Hong Kong at the Mira Hotel. The event featured 700 wines from around the world and is aimed at the Chinese market and its consumers. The judge’s panel was made up of 40 international industry members who not only awarded [...]
Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition wines score high in Descorchados Guide 2012
Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition wines received excellent scores in the 2012 Descorchados wine guide by Patricio Tapia.
Isabel Shea: Web Manager
The Cono Sur Experience…has been a wonderful learning experience. I’ve been here for just over a year and since this is my first job in the wine industry, I have had a lot to learn and it’s been amazing. I’m extremely passionate about wine and am also studying to get my Professional Sommelier title so [...]
Cono Sur Launches Food and Wine Pairing Website: Virtual Sommelier
The Virtual Sommelier was designed to help consumers choose wines according to various meal occasions. Each recipe was designed and prepared exclusively for the Cono Sur wines featured on the website by a professional sommelier-chef team. In addition to recipes and their “perfect match” wine for every occasion, the website features alternative options with their [...]
Cono Sur Sauvignon Blanc: The Best Worldwide
International Wine & Spirit competition, awarded Cono Sur’s 20 Barrels Limited Edition Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Best in the World of its kind.
Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Sauvignon Blanc 2010: The Best Worldwide
This year’s International Wine & Spirit Competition in the United Kingdom proved to be hugely successful for Cono Sur and its 20 Barrels Limited Edition Sauvignon Blanc 2010. Not only did the winery win Chilean Producer of the Year, but its prized Sauvignon Blanc was chosen Best in Class for its category and was also [...]
December 2011
Decanter Magazine / January 2011
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Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Syrah 2008
2011 China Wine Awards - Gold Medal