2021 Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc [V91]

Producer: Los Vascos 
Region: Casablanca Valley, Chile   
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc  
Year: 2021 

Retail Price: $21.00 
Our Price: $6.99* 

 Chile's Casablanca Valley is acquiring a reputation for world-class Sauvignon Blanc that rivals that of New Zealand.  Known for their cool-climate grapes and crisp white wines, they produce fine-boned and complex Sauvignon Blanc.  Chile makes some of South America's best examples of Sauvignon Blanc and these wines punch way above their weight.  If you don't want to spend a lot of money and still get a killer bottle of wine, Chile has you covered.   Sauvignon Blanc is the country's second-most planted grape after Cabernet.  Food & Wine called Chilean Sauvignon Blanc "The Most Interesting Wine of the Year".  Their high quality and distinctive character have garnered them international recognition.  Chile's Sauvignon Blanc is crisp and refreshing with impeccable balance and deep flavor complexity.  They have a nice balance of tropical fruit and savory flavors.  These wines offer fantastic value for money.  Los Vascos is the label of Barons de Rothschild Lafite in Chile.  They blend Lafite tradition with the unique terroir of Chile to create elegant and exceptional wines.  The 2021 Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc is a beautiful pale yellow color and excellent value for money.  It's crisp and fresh with delicious acidity.  On the nose there are aromas of lemon, grapefruit and mint.  This is a standout wine with good balance and tension.  On the palate, there are flavors of white peach, pear, lychee, citrus, passion fruit, lemon peel, green apple, orange blossom, tarragon and mint.  Enjoy!

Vinous, 91 Points 

"The 2021 Sauvignon Blanc from Colchagua is a 60/40 blend of grapes from Peralillo and Paredones, respectively. Pale yellow in the glass. The intense nose offers notes of rue, mint and hints of lemon and grapefruit. In the mouth, it's moderately fatty with integrated, expressive, malic freshness and a slightly watery layer of salinity. Excellent value for money." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Beautiful pale yellow color. The nose reveals notes of white peach, pear, lychee and citrus fruits followed by a herbal finish of peppermint and tarragon. The fresh palate offers delicious acidity." 

Alcohol: 12.5% 

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