Press Releases
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Cono Sur won the first place for its varieties Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Viognier at the 7th Annual Wines of Chile Awards
3 trophies received Cono Sur at the last version of the most important wine contest in Chile.
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Cono Sur Reserva Gewurztraminer is awarded with 97 points in Japan
With this trophy, Cono Sur Reserva Gewurztraminer is considered the best in its category under 1500 yen (USD 17), according to a competicion made by the japanese Dancyu Magazine.
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International Wine Challenge 2009 / Chilean White Trophy and Chilean Sauvignon Blanc Trophy for Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Sauvignon Blanc 2008
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2009: International Trophy for Cono Sur Reserva Riesling 2008
With this trophy, Cono Sur Reserva Riesling 2008 is considered the best Riesling in the world under £10.
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Cono Sur relaunches its organic range, along with its new packaging
Cono Sur Winery will be relaunching the Cono Sur Organic range 2009, comprising four varieties of wines made from organically grown grapes, and presenting an even more natural touch on its label, together with screwcap seal on the white varieties.
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International Wine Challenge 2009
In the british competition, Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Sauvignon Blanc 2008 was awarded a gold medal.
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2009 Harpers Wine & Spirit Design Awards
The English magazine “Harpers Wine & Spirit” published its Design Awards in the April 17th issue where Cono Sur Sparkling Brut was distinguished as “Best Sparkling”.
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New Pinot Noir Cellar for Cono Sur
Due to the strong commitment Cono Sur has with its icon variety, the company has built an additional and modern winery specially intended for the vinification of Premium Pinot Noir, in which traditional Burgundy methods are applied.
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Wine Spectator Magazine: 90 points for Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Chardonnay 2007
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International Wine Cellar: 90 points for 20 Barrels Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
The Best New Wines of Chile, by Josh Raynolds.
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Korea Wine Challenge 2009: Cono Sur Sauvignon Blancs win Trophy and Gold Medal
Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Sauvignon Blanc 2008 was distinguished with a trophy for “Best White Wine”, and Cono Sur Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2007 was awarded a gold medal.
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Wine Enthusiast Magazine: 91 points for 20 Barrels Sauvignon Blanc 2008
All the Sauvignon Blanc wines from the different ranges Cono Sur has to offer received excellent comments in the latest edition of Wine Enthusiast, one of the most important specialized publications in USA. The wines were reviewed by Contributing Editor Michael Schachner, who distinguished Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Sauvignon Blanc 2008 with 91 points – the highest score among the prized wines – selecting it as “Editor’s choice”.
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WOC / Cono Sur Sparkling: Most Innovative Wine Packaging
At Wines of Chile’s “Innovations Awards” in the UK, Cono Sur Sparkling was prized with the honouring title of “Chile’s most innovative wine packaging”, due to its modern and avant-guard design.
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Japan Wine Challenge 2008 / Three gold and a special award.
Cono Sur Winery was awarded a total of 13 medals – three of them gold – and the “Riedel Japan Award for Best White Winemaker”, an accolade handed to the company with most medals in the white category. It’s the first time this recognition is presented to a South American wine producer.
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Guia vinos para todos 2008 / Four Cono Sur wines distingueshed as best in its variety.
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International wine Challenge 2008 / Trophy for 20 Barrels Merlot
Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Merlot 2006 was the only Chilean Merlot to receive the highest awards, both a Gold Medal and a Chilean Red Trophy at the “International Wine Challenge 2008”.
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International Wine Challenge 2008 / Gold medals for 20 Barrels range
Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Merlot 2006 and 20 Barrels Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 were both awarded gold medal at the International Wine Challenge.
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Korea Wine Challenge 2008 / 20 barrels Merlot 2006 best Chilean Merlot
Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Merlot 2006 was distinguished with a trophy for “Best Chilean Red Wine”, and Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Sauvignon Blanc 2007 was awarded a gold medal.
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Vinbladet 2008 / Adolfo Hurtado distinguished as Winemaker of the Year 2007
Adolfo Hurtado, Cono Sur’s General Manager and Chief Winemaker was awarded the title “Winemaker of the year 2007”given by Denmark’s specialized magazine “Vinbladet”.
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Cono Sur has grown to be the 2nd largest exporter in Chile.
In less than 15 years, Cono Sur Winery has grown to be the second largest bottled wine exporter in Chile, in terms of value.
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Innovation Awards / Adolfo Hurtado chosen Chilean wine personality of the year 2007
At Wines of Chile’s “Innovations Awards” in the UK, Adolfo Hurtado, General Manager and Chief Winemaker of Cono Sur Winery, was named “Chilean Wine Personality of the Year”.
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Guía de Vinos para Todos 2008 - Four Cono Sur Wines distingueshed as Best in its Variety.
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The best of Wine in Ireland 2008 / Cono Sur Pinot Noir chosen Best Value Red Wine of the year
At the 13th edition of “The Best of Wine in Ireland”, one of the most prestigious and acclaimed wine guides in Ireland, Cono Sur Pinot Noir 2007 was distinguished as “Best Value Red Wine of the Year.”
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Guia de Vinos de Chile 2008 / 20 Barrels Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc chosen as best wines in chile