Ritual Casablanca Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Sauvignon Blanc
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Suckling
James
3.4 Good
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Product Details
Varietal
Producer
Vintage
2012
Size
750ML
ABV
14.1%
Features
Green Wine
Your Rating
Somm Note
Winemaker Notes
Pale gold with green hints. The main aromas come from citrics like lime and grapefruit, mixed with tropical notes, such as fresh pineapple. The palate is very elegant, with great density. It has soft acidity and a lovely finish.
Pair with seafood, such as ceviche and fresh cheese.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
This is intense and energetic with sliced lemon, pear and slate character. Salty too. Full body, with wonderful acidity and a dynamic finish. All about texture. Mostly fermented in old barrels with some concrete and stainless. Plenty of battonage for about eight months
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Ritual is a labor of love. It connects us to the land we farm, to healthy living soil, and to the daily rituals of artisanal winemaking. The estate is situated in the extreme eastern end of Chile’s Casablanca Valley, set against the dramatic sweeping beauty of the coastal range and heavily influenced by the cooling effects of the Pacific Ocean and Humboldt Current —ideal growing conditions for cool climate wines. Following organic practices, the winemaking team uses compost to feed the soils to promote a balanced and self-regulated ecosystem, cover cropping and seeding for revitalizing the soils and sheep to help mow the grass and act as a natural fertilizer. The vineyards are surrounded by 6000 acres of native forest, creating a balanced, biodiverse landscape for healthy vines to thrive alongside natural wildlife corridors and native vegetation.
Winemaker Sofia Araya produces Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, and the wines are aged in combinations of neutral oak, concrete eggs, and stainless-steel tanks.
MNC21337F_2012 Item# 126703