Don Maximiano Errazuriz founded Vina Errazuriz in 1870 in the Aconcagua Valley, 65 miles north of the capital, Santiago. Recognizing that this valley, with its hot, dry summers and moist Pacific Ocean breezes was ideal for growing grapes, Don Maximiano sent for the finest clones from France and with tenacity and perseverance transformed this barren land into a world-class vineyard. Today, the tradition of quality lives on with Eduardo Chadwick, the fifth generation of his family to lead this historic estate. Eduardo has overseen the modernization of its winemaking technology while maintaining a distinct identity for its wines. Errazuriz has earned a reputation as one of the premier estates in Chile. Its philosophy is best expressed by Don Maximiano who said, “From the best land, the best wine.” As an estate winery, Errazuriz strives to produce the finest wines by controlling every stage of the process, from grape growing in the Aconcagua, Casablanca and Curico valleys, to harvesting by hand, to winemaking with the most natural techniques. An emphasis is placed on delicate handling, with the aim of producing wines with elegance and complexity. It is this dynamism and passion that has made Errazuriz such an internationally respected producer.
| Tasting notes |
| Medium-body, tropical fruit notes, bright acidity and apersistent finish. |
| Rating |
| 2010: 89 Points - Josh Raynolds, Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellars: "Pale bright yellow. Pungent, spice-accented aromas of white peach and orange are complicated by a hint of white pepper. Gently sweet and creamy on entry, then drier and nervier in the mid-palate, displaying a seamless texture and sappy pit fruit and lime gelato flavors. Finishes with a persistent flavor of peach." |
| Technical notes |
| The grapes are sourced from select vineyards situated 328-985 feet above sea level and planted to rocky clay and loam soil.
Hand-picked, crushed and gently pressed .The must was lightly fined and fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged on its
lees for three months. |
