Wine List
La Playa Cabernet Rose 2011
- Country
- Chile
- Region
- Colchagua Valley
- Producer
- Vina La Playa
- Grape(s)
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Type
- Rose
- Style
- Rose
- Oaked Style
- Unoaked
- Body Style
- Medium bodied
- Dry / Sweet Style
- Bone dry
- Alcohol Content (%)
- 13.5
- Closure Style
- Screw Cap
- Organic / Biodynamic
- Normal
Region
The Colchagua Valley is a three hour drive south of Santiago and home to many of Chile`s finest wineries. Located in Colchagua are the fine sub-regions of Apalta and Rapel. The region is influenced by the coastal maritime breezes and micro climate affected by Lake Rapel. The Andes mountains which dominate the country tower over the valley in the distance and are the water source used to irrigate the vines. The region is reknowned for many of the finest Merlots, Cabernets and Carmenère.
Producer
The Vina La Playa estate occupies some of Colchagua Valley`s most desirable acreage on the western shores of the Tinguiririca river. Comprising 600 acres and a $10 million state of the art winery, this excellent producer is owned by the Sutil family who make superb modern fruit-driven wines from grapes sourced entirely from the estate. Exciting new vineyard development in the coastal Limari Valley, north of Santiago, is starting to produce some outstanding cool climate varietals.
Tasting (Long)
Chile is at the forefront of S.American winemaking. This is a delicious dry rose with fruity aromas that include watermelon and fresh cherries, as well as notes of flowers and a touch of candy. On the palate it is tasty and fresh with a persistent balanced finish making it ideal as an aperitif or with food.
Tasting (Short)
Elegant and salmon pink in colour this is a great example of a Cabernet Rose created to suit the discerning UK palate. Not unlike a Provence rose, this has delicate summer fruit flavours and a clean crisp vibrant finish.
Food
Poached salmon, vegetable terrine and honey glazed chicken.
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