This is a Late Harvest from Chile is made
by Conch Y Toro and we have been lucky enough to taste this at the vineyard near
Santiago, and it is a real sweetie – and at the price £5.95 for the half bottle,
a lovely finish to any meal, and we often keep a bottle in the fridge to have a
small glass as an aperitif, a lovely start to an evening and the alcohol is
only 12%, so not too taxing.
It is made from some noble rotted, botrytis affected grapes (about 40% are affected) and grown in the Lourdes Vineyard, Maule valley – Chile, with low yields as expected due to the careful picking regime required. They are picked late in May just as they start to shrivel so concentrating their flavour. The winemaker is Hector Urzú.
It is made from some noble rotted, botrytis affected grapes (about 40% are affected) and grown in the Lourdes Vineyard, Maule valley – Chile, with low yields as expected due to the careful picking regime required. They are picked late in May just as they start to shrivel so concentrating their flavour. The winemaker is Hector Urzú.
On the nose this Sauvignon Blanc is
immediately identified as not a typical dry Sauvignon as there are aromas of
tropical fruit primarily pineapple as well as honeyed pear which are typical aromas
associated with Botritic wines. It is full bodied and offers flavours of
pineapple, marmalade and pear which all bounce around the mouth and it is generous
on the palate, the fresh well integrated acidity keeps the fruit fresh and the
sweetness clean and uncloying – in fact it is rich, delicious and enticing. Great with a fruit pudding or milk ice cream –
a delight!
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