Villard Estates Expresión Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2005
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A floral, grass and tropical fruit flavored Chilean Sauvignon Blanc - one of the best from South America!
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Release Notes:
This Sauvignon Blanc was picked by hand from the end of March until the 14th of April. The grapes were then pressed as whole bunches before being fermented in stainless steel at a controlled temperature for three weeks. The wine was then left on lees for over two months before being filtered and bottled. As a result, Thierry Villard has produced a fresh, fruity Sauvignon that is one of the best in South America. Jancis Robinson has called Villard’s Sauvignon, “nothing like Sancerre, New Zealand or California Sauvignon Blanc, though with its combination of green zappiness and a slightly honeyed character perhaps more like the last.”
Tasting Notes:
The pale lemon color precedes a blend of fresh-cut grass, floral, citrus, peach and tropical fruit aromas. A medium-bodied wine with delicious passion fruit and citrus flavors in the mouth, melding nicely with the crisp acidity and followed by a nice, dry finish of lychees and green apples. Drink this wine now through 2008 as an aperitif or with fish, seafood, white meat, or salads.
The Villard Estates vineyards in Chile's scenic Casablanca Valley.
Winery:
Villard Estate was established by Thierry Villard, a Frenchman, in 1989. After a very successful career developing one of Australia’s largest wineries in the international market, Thierry moved to his wife’s... Read more
Region:
The Casablanca region is situated to the west of Santiago. The cool winds off the Pacific produce a moderating affect, causing an excellent balance between acidity and fruit in the grapes.... Read more
Country:
Overview
Chile is a country of amazingly diverse landscapes, with over 4,000 miles of South Pacific coastline on one side and the Andes on the other. Cool maritime winds drift across the... Read more
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