Vinos del GrupoVSPT, Best Buys en Wine Enthusiast
April 2013.- Four wines from the VSPT Wine Group were included in the March edition of Wine Enthusiast magazine’s Buying Guide, under the category of Best Buys, which is published every month.
As always, Michael Shachner, wine editor for South America and Spain, coordinated the evaluation and tasting notes for this prestigious magazine.
– Misiones de Rengo 2011 Reserva Carménère, Central Valley, 88 points. “Spice, floral red fruit and cassis notes create the bouquet and flavor profile. The palate feels fresh and full bodied, and the finish is chocolaty, ripe and medium in length and strength”.
– Santa Helena 2011 Selección del Directorio Gran Reserva Cool Coastal Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Colchagua Valley, 87 points. “This crisp, acidic Sauvignon Blanc leans green with pea and canned bean aromas, but it offers enough green apple and citrus character for enjoyment. The palate is zesty and lemony, with flavors that include green veggies, herbs, limes and tangerines. The finish is mildly Green”.
– Santa Helena 2011 Selección del Directorio Gran Reserva Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley, 86 points. “This is a simple wine with friendly pear and apple aromas. The palate has modest complexity, with fresh acids and a touch of oak. Core flavors of peach and apple finish with modest accents of toast and popcorn”.
– Santa Helena 2011 Selección del Directorio Gran Reserva Carménère, Colchagua Valley, 87 points. “This is crisp, with a floral aroma and minerality on the nose. It’s lively and solid in structure, with dark fruit, coffee and bitter chocolate flavors. Things become more herbal upon closer inspection, with some warmth on the finish”.
