Calcu 2014 Reserva Sauvignon Blanc Colchagua Valley Chile

The grapes for this refreshing wine are sourced from two vineyard blocks located in the Colchagua Valley, one of South America’s most promising wine regions with a growing reputation as “Chile’s Napa Valley.” These vineyards rest on the foothills of the Andes at 500 meters above sea level, and their soils have deposits of clay, silt, and gravel. One plot grows Clone 1, which is herbaceous, citric and fresh; the other is planted with Clone 242, producing aromas often compared to a classic Marlborough but with more persistence in flavors. A cold spring in 2013 reduced the fruit yield to produce highly concentrated grapes that were carefully handpicked at harvest. The particularly cool nights imparted a crisp and vibrant freshness to this Sauvignon Blanc along with hints of green apple, ripe pear, pineapple, and tropical citrus underscored by mineral nuances on the palate.