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asablanca Valley is a renowned wine region located in Chile, known for producing high-quality wines, particularly Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Here are some key details about Casablanca Valley wines:
Location: Casablanca Valley is situated in the central part of Chile, close to the Pacific Ocean. Its unique location results in a cool, maritime climate with morning fog and cool breezes, which are ideal conditions for growing grapes.
Grape Varieties: While Casablanca Valley is famous for its white wines, it also produces some excellent red wines. The primary grape varieties grown in this region include:
Chardonnay: Casablanca Valley Chardonnays are renowned for their crisp acidity, bright citrus flavors, and elegant structure.
Sauvignon Blanc: Sauvignon Blanc grapes thrive in the cool climate of Casablanca Valley, resulting in vibrant, herbaceous, and tropical fruit-driven wines.
Pinot Noir: Casablanca Valley is gaining recognition for its Pinot Noir wines, which often exhibit bright red fruit flavors and a silky texture.
Merlot: Some wineries in the region produce Merlot with soft tannins and plummy flavors.
Syrah: Syrah wines from Casablanca Valley can display spicy notes and dark fruit flavors.
Wineries: Casablanca Valley is home to numerous wineries, both large and small. Some of the well-known wineries in the region include Matetic Vineyards, Kingston Family Vineyards, and Veramonte.
Terroir: The Casablanca Valley's terroir is characterized by a mix of clay and sandy soils, along with the cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean. This combination creates a unique microclimate that is especially well-suited for producing aromatic and balanced wines.
Wine Styles: In addition to single-varietal wines, Casablanca Valley is known for producing sparkling wines, particularly sparkling Chardonnays. These wines are made using the traditional method and offer an alternative to Champagne.
Wine Tours: Casablanca Valley is a popular destination for wine tourism. Many wineries offer tours and tastings, allowing visitors to explore the vineyards, cellars, and tasting rooms while learning about the winemaking process.
Sustainability: Several wineries in Casablanca Valley are committed to sustainable and organic farming practices. They prioritize environmental conservation and responsible wine production.
Casablanca Valley wines are well-regarded for their quality and reflect the unique characteristics of the region's terroir. Whether you're a fan of white wines like Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc or enjoy reds like Pinot Noir and Merlot, Casablanca Valley has a diverse range of wines to offer for wine enthusiasts to explore and enjoy.
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Morande Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc is made from 100 percent Sauvignon Blanc
The grapes for this wine come from Morande's estate located in Casablanca, a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. This valley is well-known for its cool climate that allows to obtain small clusters and grapes that develop colors, aromas, and flavors that are characteristic of a slow ripening process. Of limited production, the vineyard is trellised to the vertical shoot position and grows on clayey, granitic soils of low fertility that give life to remarkable wines.
Bright straw-yellow color, delicate aromas with fresh herbs, honey and orange-blossom, combined with white fruit and citrus fruit. The palate shows complex flavors, with edgy, mineral freshness and outstanding citrusy notes of grapefruit, herbs and white peaches. It is persistent, elegant and with a structure that makes for good aging potential.
The grapes were picked by hand in 10-kilo boxes. A large percentage was whole-bunch pressed and the rest underwent a cold maceration for eight hours in the press. The must fermented mainly in French oak foudres, but a part also in cement eggs. The wine was kept in both its containers during six months before bottling.
Pair with white meat, fish and seafood, fresh cheese.
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Inglenook Rubicon is made from 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Since its inaugural vintage in 1978, Rubicon has been the Estate's premier red wine, reflecting the soul of the property and expressing Francis Coppola's wish to create a Bordeaux-styled grand wine, that is, "a wine that can please contemporary taste, but with a historical aspect [that defines] our vineyards at their zenith."
Rubicon was named after the small river crossed by Julius Caesar in 49 B.C., declaring his intention to gain control of Rome, thereby launching a civil war among opposing factions. Over time the phrase "crossing the Rubicon" has come to signify any irreversible action with revolutionary intent or the outcome of which holds great risk. True to its uncommon depth, Inglenook's Rubicon continues to be a testament to the finely tuned rendering of a risk well-taken.
Strikingly rich in color and extract, the 2018 Rubicon is unquestionably a precocious, hedonistic wine. The exotic, well-knit aromas and flavors include ripe cassis, allspice, star anise, vanilla and black licorice. Upon entry, this full-bodied wine envelops the palate with its luxurious concentration and supple, silky tannins, supported by vibrant freshness from the balanced acidity, and perfectly-integrated French oak. Very long and expansive in the finish, the 2018 Rubicon will be memorable for decades to come.
Review:
Subtle and complex red with blackberry, black truffle, sweet tobacco and mahogany. Highlights of lavender and violets. Full-bodied and very tight with finesse and tension. Very polished, fine tannins. Long finish. Delicious already, but best after 2022.
-James Suckling 97 Points
Opus One is made from 78% cabernet sauvignon, 8% merlot, 7% petit verdot, 6% cabernet franc and 1% malbec .
The Opus One is remarkably elegant and bright offering sumptuous aromas of fresh red and blue fruit, baking spices and vanilla, and a delicate fragrance of spring florals. The initial bouquet is augmented by more nuanced notes of sage, rosemary, and black olive. Juicy flavors of black cherry, blackberry and cassis flood the palate and creamy, fine-grained tannins deliver a delightfully round structure. Harmonious and lively, the flavors linger to create an enduring finish with touches of dark chocolate and espresso.
Of the great European wine families, the Rothschilds are perhaps the best known. And Baron Philippe de Rothschild is perhaps the best known of this great family. At the age of 20, Baron Philippe took on the management of Château Mouton Rothschild from his father Baron Henri. Philippe’s vision changed the world of wine: he invented Château bottling, commissioned great artists to illustrate his wine labels – and, in partnership with Robert Mondavi in 1979, created Opus One.In the 1980s, after her father’s death, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild left a stage career that included the Comédie Française and the Renault-Barrault Theatre Company, bringing her own exquisite style and creativity to the design, construction, and operation of Opus One.Among great New World wine pioneers, Robert Mondavi is an international icon. Bringing a passion for excellence to everything he did, Robert Mondavi led a renaissance in California fine wine for over six decades. Among other accomplishments, he introduced temperature-controlled fermentation, French oak barrel aging, and high-density viticulture to a fledgling American wine industry. But life was not only wine for Robert Mondavi: he broadened the American cultural palate by marrying fine wine to food, music, and the arts. One of few Americans to have received the French medal of the Legion of Honor, Robert Mondavi showed extraordinary vision as co-founder of Opus One.
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The purity of fruit is really something else here, with currants and fresh flowers, such as violets and roses. Flower stems as well. Fantastic length and structure to the wine, with tightness and focus. Wonderful fruit. Graceful. A blend of 78% cabernet sauvignon, 8% merlot, 7% petit verdot, 6% cabernet franc and 1% malbec. Try after 2028.
-James Suckling 99 Points
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