Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts with the label Vina Los Vascos

Review: Los Vascos 2013 Chardonnay - Chile @pasternakwine

I've become quite fond of the wines of  Viña Los Vascos. They deliver a lot of value at reasonable price points. This Chardonnay for example can be found for about $10. This wine was young and fresh with the potential to improve in bottle over the next 5 years. Chile is the next up and coming wine region to watch. Great value today and perfect for summer entertaining. "The grapes were picked early and the harvests took place in excellent conditions between March 11th and 15th. Harvesting was done early in the morning, when the temperatures were low,  which allowed for preserving the wine’s full potential. After sorting, the bunches were carefully pressed for fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperatures between 57º and 61ºF." Tasting Notes 2013 Los Vascos Chardonnay Color : Light gold. Nose : Melon, banana, yeast, mineral note, breathe of cinnamon and sandalwood with rose petal. Palate : Honey, melon, focused acidity, touch of heat at open...

Review: Los Vascos 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile

Impressive Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon  Ready to drink now - repeat as needed  My first exposure to Los Vascos wines was two years ago when I enjoyed their 2009 Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon . This month I have had the pleasure of enjoying their 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon. Produced at the Viña Los Vascos Estate in Chile. Los Vascos wines are distributed widely around the world. I will be reviewing more of their wines soon.