Viña Tarapacá Sauvignon Blanc 2016
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Chile is one of the ‘go to’ destinations for Sauvignon Blanc. Its wines have classic elegance balanced by lovely ripe citrus fruit. Just what you’ll find in crisp, aromatic Viña Tarapacá – one of our bestselling Sauvignons, from a century old estate.
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Wine Details
- White - Dry
Chile- Pale Green Straw
- Sauvignon Blanc
- 9.375 Units
- 12.5% ABV
- 30 June 2019
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Fresh citrus and blackcurrant leaf character with refreshing zip
Aroma
Uplifting aromas of lemon zest, gooseberry and cut grass
The Wine
This hugely popular white shows that Chilean Sauvignon Blanc offers both excellent quality and “fantastic value for money” (Peter Richards MW, Decanter). Viña Tarapacá in the Maipo Valley was founded in 1874 by a successful businessman, Don Francisco de Rojas y Salamanca. He imported noble grape varieties from France and created a magnificent estate with high altitude vineyards cooled by breezes off the Pacific. In addition, the property has a pristine winery equipped with the latest cool fermentation technology – essential for crisp, modern whites. Crafted by top winemaker Sebastián Ruiz Flaño, this wine is powerfully aromatic with rich citrus intensity. It’s a most refreshing apéritif and suits spicy fish dishes and Far Eastern cuisine.
This hugely popular white shows that Chilean Sauvignon Blanc offers both excelle...
Not normally a Sauvignon Blanc fan but this is excellent. Best I’ve ever had
Online Review for 2014
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