Archive: Chile: Sauvignon Blanc
Casa Lapostolle 2003 Sauvignon Blanc Rapel Valley ($9). Another value buy from Chile, offering a pleasing array of citrus, sweet pear and rich fig fruit, along with herbal and hay accents on the lingering finish. Ready to drink now. (Robyn’s Picks, 08/04)
Concha y Toro
2010 Sauvignon Blanc Limari Valley Casillero del Diablo Reserve ($11). Tart grapefruit and crisp, refreshing gooseberry, with a dash of herbal notes. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2011-08-11)
2009 Sauvignon Blanc Central Valley Xplorador ($8). Appealing, especially for an 8-buck wine, with juicy lime and pink grapefruit aromas and flavors accented with lemon zest and crisp apple. Easy drinking. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2010-10-16)
Emiliana
2010 Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Natura ($11). Pretty, with crisp citrus and melon aromas and flavors that pick up an array of dried and pungent herbal notes through the finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2011-08-11)
2008 Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Natura ($11). Fresh, juicy and refreshing, with bright, aromatic lime character supported with crisp white peach, finishing with a light lemongrass note. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2009-06-06)
Los Vascos 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley ($13). Bright and pretty, on the racy side, with fresh tangerine, lemon zest, mineral and light herbal notes mingling through the refreshing finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2010-11-30)
Montes 2004 Sauvignon Blanc Leyda Vineyard Limited Selection ($16). Intensely aromatic and flavorful, featuring gooseberry, lime and tropical notes. Juicy acidity. Focused finish. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 08/05)
MontGras 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Reserve ($11). Bright lime laces juicy grapefruit character, with touches of melon and herbs. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2008-12-28)
(oops) 2006 Sauvignon Blanc Colchagua ($12). All citrusy and sharp, with grapefruit, lime and citrus zest picking up a kick of pepper on the fresh finish. Ready to drink now. (Bargain Wine 12/07)
Palo Alto 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Maule Valley Reserva ($11). Juicy citrus — especially grapefruit, lemon and lime — stays tangy through the finish, with a touch of guava that smooths out the finish. Ready to drink now. (2011-01-15)
Veramonte
2010 Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Reserva ($12). Crisp and juicy, with easy gooseberry, citrus and lemongrass notes. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2011-08-11)
2007 Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Reserva ($10). So easy to like, with bright, aromatic citrus and herbal notes that pick up lush melon through the fresh finish. Ready to drink now. (Wine Skinny Best 02/08)
2006 Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Reserva ($10). Refreshing, tangy citrus fruit mixes with freshly mown grass aromas and flavors and a touch of lush melon. Juicy finish. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 03/07)
2005 Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley ($9). Zesty, racy citrus accents smooth melon and fresh herb flavors in this Bargain Sauvignon Blanc from Chile. Stays refreshing through the finish. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 01/06)
Vina Casablanca 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Nimbus Estate ($12). Pretty citrus aromas and flavors, with touches of fresh grass and mineral, and a bright, crisp finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2010-03-18)
Viña Santa Rita
2006 Sauvignon Blanc Lontue Valley 120 ($8). Fairly herbaceous, nearly soapy, not a lot of fruit. Didn’t care for it. (Robyn’s Picks 07/07)
2006 Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Reserva ($11). Liked it! Crisp gooseberry and grapefruit aromas and flavors finish long and fresh. Ready to drink now. (Robyn’s Picks 07/07)
2001 Sauvignon Blanc Maule Valley Reserva ($11). Straightforward citrus and grassy elements are balanced on a medium-bodied frame in this Chilean Sauvignon Blanc. Finishes clean and juicy. Ready to drink now. (Bargain Wines, 12/02)
Vina Tarapaca 2002 Sauvignon Blanc Maipo Valley Estate ($8). Fresh, aromatic bouquet leads to grassy and citrus flavors. Light to medium bodied. Not a lot of complexity but easy to drink. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine, 12/03)
Viu Manent 2003 Sauvignon Blanc Colchagua Valley Reserve ($12). Full-bodied texture includes ripe melon, concentrated citrus, and dried grass and herbal notes. Lovely mineral finish keeps things crisp and refreshing. Ready to drink now. (Bargain Wine 10/04)
