Cono Sur Visión Pinot Noir 2010

Colchagua Valley, Chile

It’s hard to find an impressive pinot noir from anywhere that’s under $20, but this one fits the bill. It’s on the darker side of pinot, with a hint of earthiness that will appeal to fans of Old World pinot and some dark-fruit flavors that should attract California fans.

Recommended wines from Chile / The Washington Post / USA

Cono Sur Bicicleta Viognier 2010

“A surprisingly well made wine. Surprisingly, because often times the less expensive versions of this grape variety lose much of the big aromatic and floral character the grape is known for. Not in this wine. Tropical fruit, lime, orange blossom aromas with a dusting of minerals carry forward on the palate with some honeyed notes of grapefruit and a woodsy character. Good balanced acidity on the finish makes this a food craving medium bodied wine. Try this with spicy noodles, shrimp dishes and pastas.”

Wilf Krutzmann / Wilf’s Wine Press / Canada
 

Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

"The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Limited Edition 20 Barrels contains dollops of Carmenere and Syrah in its makeup and was aged for 17 months in barrel. It sports a captivating nose of pain grille, pencil lead, Asian spices, incense, and assorted black fruits. In the glass, this medium-bodied offering reveals excellent density, richness, and enough structure to evolve for 2-3 years. This well-made Cabernet offers a drinking window extending from 2014 to at least 2020."

Robert Parker / The Wine Advocate 2012 / USA

Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Chardonnay 2009

"The 2009 Chardonnay 20 Barrels Limited Edition spent 9 months in barrel. It offers up a classy bouquet of stony minerals, spiced apple, melon, and wood smoke. Layered on the palate, it has excellent volume, balance and length in a wine meant for drinking over the next 4-5 years."

Robert Parker / The Wine Advocate / USA

Cono Sur 20 Barrels Limited Edition Pinot Noir 2008

"The 2008 Pinot Noir Limited Edition 20 Barrels spent 12 months in oak. Aromas of cedar, Asian spices, incense, black cherry, and black raspberry set the stage for a succulent, velvety-textured, concentrated, nicely proportioned Pinot. In the glass it exhibits excellent volume, incipiently complex flavors, and a lengthy finish. It is likely to evolve for 1-2 years and will provide optimum drinking from 2013 to 2018."

Robert Parker / The Wine Advocate / USA

Cono Sur Ocio Pinot Noir 2009

“The 2009 Ocio Pinot Noir is a blend of two Casablanca vineyards with 14 months of aging in French oak. It raises the complexity bar with its alluring bouquet of sandalwood, exotic spices, amalgam of red fruits, and floral notes. Layered, plush, and lengthy, this intense, focused Pinot will evolve for at least 2-3 years and offers a drinking window extending from 2014 to 2012.”

Robert Parker / The Wine Advocate / USA