August 2010

CONO SUR OCIO PINOT NOIR 2008 91 POINTS AT WINE SPECTATOR MAGAZINE Printed edition September 30, 2010 “Really fresh and pure, with lacy-textured but very persistent black cherry, currant and fig notes all supported by black tea, iron and briar hints. The lengthy finish is nicely focused. Drink now through 2011.” James Molesworth Download PDF version

August 2010

Leader in environmental management Cono Sur Winery receives CEMARS™ certification, based in the ISO 14.064-1, becoming a pioneer in sustainability Cono Sur became the first winery in America and third in the world to be certified ISO 14064-1 through the CEMARS certification, positioning itself as a leader in environmental care. From hands of the ambassador of New Zealand [...]

July 2010

Wine Access International Value Wine Awards 2010 Cono Sur Organic Chardonnay 2009 - 90 Points and Oak-less Chardonnay Champion Canada’s premiere value wine competition, the Wine Access International Value Wine Awards seeks to find the best value wines available to Canadians retailing for $25 or less, price points that accounts for 97% of wine purchased by volume [...]

July 2010

INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2010 Two Trophies for Cono Sur Ocio Pinot Noir 2008 Cono Sur Winery’s icon wine received the “Chilean Pinot Noir Trophy” and “Casablanca Valley Trophy”, in the last version of the British competition International Wine Challenge. The International Wine Challenge, one of Europe’s most prestigious wine competitions, unveiled the results of the 2010 “Trophy Awards [...]

May 2010

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 [...]

May 2010

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 [...]

April 2010

KOREA WINE CHALLENGE Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Pinot Noir 2008 is awarded with a Gold Medal Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Pinot Noir 2008 received a Gold Medal in the last edition of Korea Wine Challenge, one of the most prestigious international wine competitions that take place in Asia. Over 700 wines from 14 countries [...]

March 2010

Dear friends and customers, It is with a deep sorrow that I send this letter communicating what is the situation after the strong earthquake that hit Chile, last February the 27th. As you have seen in the international press, in the early hours of that day, Chile suffered an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 on the [...]

February 2010

20 BARRELS LIMITED EDITION SYRAH 2008 A new member for Cono Sur Premium Wines This year, Cono Sur Winery launches a new Syrah as part of its 20 Barrels Limited Edition range. This wine comes from Limarí Valley, a perfect place for the growth of this variety because of the absence of rains during the [...]

January 2010

7TH WINES OF CHILE AWARDS: Cono Sur, the most awarded vineyard of the contest, won the first place on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Viognier. The 7TH version of “Wines of Chile Awards”, the most important and prestigious Chilean wine event, awarded Cono Sur with three trophies, from a total of 13 accolades.  The categories and wines that were [...]

December 2009

WINE KINGDOM MAGAZINE Cono Sur Sparkling Brut 5 stars “Sparkling wines under 2000 yen” The Japanese publication Wine Kingdom Magazine awarded Cono Sur Sparkling Brut with 5 stars, the highest score given by that magazine which included 97 sparkling wines from all over the world. Only 8 of all the wines tasted got this grade, and Cono Sur was [...]

November 2009

DANCYU MAGAZINE Cono Sur Reserva Gewürztraminer 2008 97 points “50 bottles of Best Value wine under 1500 yen” Dancyu Magazine, a Japanese publication known as one of the most famous and prestigious life-style magazines in that country, awarded Cono Sur Reserva Gewürztraminer with 97 points, the highest score in the competition “50 bottles of Best Value wine under 1500 [...]

October 2009

International Wine Challenge 2009 Chilean White Trophy and Chilean Sauvignon Blanc Trophy for Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Sauvignon Blanc 2008 At the 26th International Wine Challenge dinner, held recently at the Grosvenor Hotel, Park Lane in London, Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Sauvignon Blanc 2008 picked up the Chilean White Trophy along with the [...]

October 2009

VIÑA CONO SUR AT THE FOREFRONT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: Pioneer winery in accomplishing ISO 14064:2006 September 2009: Cono Sur Vineyards & Winery once again works in favour of the environment and the minimizing of Climate Change, when deciding to implement ISO 14064:2006 norm. Last August the winery made official its new Sustainable Development area, responsible for [...]

September 2009

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. In UK’s “Decanter World Wine Awards 2009”, one of the most prestigious and acclaimed competitions in the industry, Cono Sur Reserva Riesling 2008 received an International Trophy, [...]

September 2009

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. By the end of this year, [...]

July 2009

Cono Sur reduced 68.57 kilos of CO2 on World Environment Day To commemorate World Environment Day – celebrated on the 5th of June – Cono Sur Vineyards & Winery joined The CarbonNeutral Company’s “Cut out a kilo” campaign, which encouraged companies and individuals to reduce at least one kilo of CO2 emissions from their usual activities [...]

June 2009

Cono Sur Reserva Riesling 2008: One of Forbes’ eight environmentally friendly wines worth trying On its on-line version Forbes Magazine – publication specialized in business and financial issues – reviewed eight great environmentally friendly wines world wide. In his “In depth: Green wine” story, recently published in the on-line version of Forbes Magazine, Eric Arnolds empathizes [...]

May 2009

International Wine Challenge 2009 GOLD MEDAL FOR CONO SUR 20 BARRELS SAUVIGNON BLANC 2008 Another year has gone by at one of UK’s largest and most prestigious blind tastings. On the 26th version of the event, a top quality judging panel – with Tim Atkin, Charles Metcalfe, Sam Harrop, and Derek Smedley as Chairmen – spent two [...]

May 2009

2009 Harpers Wine & Spirit Design Awards CONO SUR SPARKLING BRUT: BEST SPARKLING 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”. The British competition “2009 Harpers Wine & Spirit Design Awards” distinguishes best launches and designs of the past [...]

April 2009

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. Cono Sur Winery has become one of the largest Pinot Noir producers in [...]

April 2009

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March 2009

The best New Wines of Chile by Josh Raynolds 20 Barrels Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 90 points “Deep ruby. Powerful aromas of candied cherry, smoked meat, licorice and Indian spices. Deep, sweet raspberry and kirsch flavors stain the palate, picking up cracked pepper and floral qualities on the back-end. The finish is juicy, focused and impressively persistent.” Download [...]

March 2009

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. The “Korea Wine Challenge” has been tasting and awarding wines for five years now, and [...]