Arboleda Sauvignon Blanc 2012

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Arboleda Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Front Label
Arboleda Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Front Label

Product Details


Varietal

Region

Producer

Vintage
2012

Size
750ML

ABV
13.5%

Features
Screw Cap

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Somm Note

Winemaker Notes

A brilliant light yellow in color with an intense nose that is sure to make a lasting first impression. Notes of tomato leaf and green chili intermingle with tropical fruit and citrus such as lime, along with mineral notes that are characteristics of the terroir that produces the grapes. The medium body envelops the palate with a creaminess that pairs with the fresh acidity for a very well-balanced wine. The flavor is consequent with the aromas perceived on the nose and the texture and acidity lend a juicy sensation that lingers long on the finish.

Professional Ratings

  • 89
    Like any good coastal Chilean SB, this crackles with minerality, grassy notes and tight citrus aromas. The palate has zest and acidity, while core flavors of arugula, jalapeño, nettle and green fruits shout “cool climate.” Because 2012 was very hot by Chilean standards, the finish is a bit flatter and fuller than in past vintages.

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Arboleda

Arboleda

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Arboleda, South America
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Arboleda wines were born in 1999 as part of the shared dream that inspired Robert Mondavi and Eduardo Chadwick to realize the potential of Chile as a world class producer of fine wines. The name "Arboleda" in Spanish means "grove of trees" and is a tribute to the native Chilean trees that have been preserved within the vineyards that produce the Arboleda grapes. The source of the Arboleda grapes comes from two self contained estates within the valley. A stunning hillside property some 40kms inland was acquired and planted in 2000 with a selection of red grape varieties. This property was named "Las Vertientes" due to its natural springs of water. Arboleda red wines aim for complete ripeness, full bodied with high concentration of fruit, complexity and balance.

Arboleda white wines aim to be fresh, crispy with high acidity and intense aromatics. Therefore the vineyards were planted during 2005 in the proximity to the sea, only 14 kms from the Pacific Ocean in a property called "Chilhue", the place of sea gulls in native Mapuche indian language.

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Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.

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The Aconcagua River runs east from the charming costal town of Valparaiso and bisects the land creating the valley after which it was named. While alluvial soils predominate the Aconcagua Valey along its river throughout, its east-west flow creates drastically different conditions on each of its ends. Its western, seaside vineyards, with clay and stony soils upon gently rolling hills, produce cool-climate varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Its inner region is one of Chile’s hottest and produces some of its best red wines. Panquehue in the inner Aconcagua is the site of Chile’s first Syrah vines, planted in 1993.

OPC99219_2012 Item# 137808

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