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Riesling

Casas del Bosque Late Harvest Riesling

by Amanda Barnes June 17, 2022

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Casas del Bosque have always made great dry coastal wines (especially their Pequeñas Producciones range) but this late harvest Riesling is another level. Produced with grapes infected by noble rot, the result is an intense, sweet wine with refreshing acidity and lingering notes of mandarin, ripe apricot, honey and toasted almonds.

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One of the modern pioneers of Casablanca valley, the Cúneo family founded Casas del Bosque winery in 1993. This cool maritime climate is ideal for fresh coastal wines, and the focus of Casas del Bosque is on Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Syrah, although winemaker Alberto Guolo is also experimenting with Malbec on the estate.

Casas del Bosque is not only a leader in Casablanca wines but has one of the most popular winery restaurants in Chile, the award-winning Tanino, and boasts a great variety of activities for visitors from bike rides through the vineyards to picnics at the beautiful look out spot, at Casa Mirador. Another of the key pillars of Casas del Bosque is a focus on sustainablity, through their viticulture and winemaking as well as their social and community impact.

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June 17, 2022 0 comment

Argentina Riesling Fresh

Costa y Pampa Riesling

by Amanda Barnes March 16, 2022

written by Amanda Barnes

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One of the most exciting vineyard developments in Argentina this past decade, Trapiche’s Costa y Pampa vineyard was first planted in 2009 as a daring experiment but has gone on to become the vinous face of Argentina’s coast. Now with over 40 hectares of vines planted on the gentle slopes of Chapadmalal, just a few kilometres from the Atlantic sea, this coastal climate produces wines of balance and freshness.

The whites are my favourites so far: tangy, citrus-y Albariño; mouthwatering, saline Chardonnay; and grassy, fresh Sauvignon Blanc. But there’s also a fresh and juicy Pinot Noir and a couple of racy traditional method sparkling wines, including a rosé, to imbibe on.

Right near the coastal resorts of Mar del Plata, the winery is a popular wine tasting visit especially in the summer. Book ahead!

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March 16, 2022 0 comment

Malleco Wines Riesling Fresh

Clos des Fous, Felicea Riesling

by Clorrie Yeomans July 4, 2019

written by Clorrie Yeomans

Riesling is finally having its moment in the sun in Chile and this Riesling from the cooler climate of Malleco shows just how true to character Chilean Riesling can be. Coming from the excellent team at the biodynamic vineyard Clos des Fous, it has all the trademarks of a great Riesling (petrol notes and citrus) with the killer acidity you can expect from Malleco.

Check out their Chardonnay from Malleco too.

July 4, 2019 0 comment

Chile Riesling Wild Casablanca Wines

En Re Do, Bodegas RE

by Amanda Barnes December 31, 2015

written by Amanda Barnes

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Made as a red wine with white grapes, this is an orange wine. The skins are left in the process which gives the wine the copper colour and the wicked tannins. The wine is vinified in clay tinajas, which also helps build the structure of the wine.

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Bodegas RE is the passion project of legendary Chilean winemaker Pablo Morande, who pioneered the Casablanca valley as Chile’s first cool climate region, and his son, Pablo Morande Jnr, who is pioneering different winemaking methods and techniques in Chile. Throwing out the rule books, don’t expect the expected with RE – and get ready to enjoy the ride of flavours, textures and aroma.

December 31, 2015 0 comment