Its starting to make waves, people are talking.

What do we know? Chile is leading the charge apparently. SB's days are numbered

Any recco's folks?

Nearly grabbed one in the M+S 25% deal...bottled out [tee-hee]. Can't remember the name.
Don't recall seeing it anywhere else.

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Secano Estate?

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Hmmm, both 14% alcohol.

Not for me.

Tried the Secano. Mel gave it a star. I'm not sure. Seemed bitter on the finish, but taste buds may have been shot at the time.

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Well done T, I hadn't picked up on MW's note. Maybe one for us all to try???
Ground-breaking tasting or wottt?

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Secano Estate Sauvignon Gris 2009 M&S 7.49


Winemaker and winery: Viviana Navarrete, Viña Leyda.
Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Gris.
Region: Leyda Valley, San Antonio Valley, south west of Santiago.
Viticulture/Vinification: The red clay soil of the Leyda Valley restricts the growth of the vines, forcing them to yield particularly concentrated berries. Grapes are hand-harvested very early in the morning so that they arrive at the winery cold. Softly pressed and fermented at cool temperature to retain the fruit flavours of this unusual grape variety. This wine is unoaked.
Availability: 89 stores.
14% vol.

Goodness, gracious me. What an attractive smell. So floral, so creamy, so fruity. A lot of gooseberry in the mouth. Fresh, light, lemony acidity with cool gooseberry finish. Great for an aperitif. Beats a lot of Marlborough SB.

23/03/10

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At 14% alcohol, really?

It's not my idea of an aperitif. But then again, sherry is a common aperire...