Archive for June, 2005
Cono Sur Visión Sauvignon Blanc 2005
“Look to Chile’s Casablanca valley for marvellous Sauvignon Blanc, like this single vineyard example from the Loma Roja vineyard. The cooling winds off the pacific give the grapes a good level of acidity and the relatively late harvest in the region allows them to develop rich flavours. The winning combination is in this screwcap-sealed bottle, [...]
Cono Sur Gewürztraminer 2005
“Aromatic, tropical fruited, citrusy version with an appealing dry finish, ideal as a chilled aperitif and a partner for Chinese or Thai dishes.” Robin Fitzgerald, Leicester Mercury UK
Cono Sur Visión Gewürztraminer 2005
“Refreshing and with good acidity, this Gewürztraminer offers floral and sweet fruit aromas, quince and reserved pears, as well. In mouth, a smooth texture and nice juicy feeling emerge alongside the acidity. Simple and good.” Tasting panel Wikén Magazine / Chile
Cono Sur Visión Riesling 2005
“Fine-boned, juicy wine, with hints of honey, lime and peach”. North West Enquirer / Simon Woods / UK
Cono Sur Gewürztraminer 2005
“Bursting with glorious spice-cupboard aromas which carry on to the palate – dry yet with a hint of sweet spice that goes perfectly with lemongrass, coriander and light chilli flavours.” Yorkshire Post Magazine / Christine Austin / UK
Cono Sur Riesling 2005
“Intense zesty dry Riesling, appley, floral, lightly spicy.” Sunday Times / Joanna Simon / UK.
Cono Sur Gewürztraminer 2005
“A textbook example of the Gewürztraminer grape, this is perfumed, grapey and musky with a rich fruitiness. There’s oodles of flavour here.” The Express / Jamie Goode / UK
Cono Sur Gewürztraminer 2005
“A terrific-value Chilean Gewürz with the fresh aromas and refreshingly spicy lychee flavours of this popular Alsatian variety.” The Independent /Anthony Rose / UK
Cono Sur Visión Riesling 2005
“The wine is as heart-warming as the label with an upfront and attractive petrol and mineral nose.” Wine & Spirit Magazine / UK
Cono Sur Visión Gewürztraminer 2005
“With its floral fragrance and lychee like fruit flavours, Gewürztraminer is understandably the most popular grape variety of Alsace. So much so that Chile, amongst others has now taken it to its heart, producing cover versions that compare favourably with the original. This is a classic example, a potpourri scented white that’s delightfully fresh and [...]
Cono Sur Syrah 2005
Cono Sur Syrah 2005“Smoky, herby aromas. Lovely dark fruit and a hint of spice. Rich, concentrated Syrah with ripe tannins, long finish. Up to 2 years” (Chilean Syrah tasting - recommended). Decanter Magazine / UK