It should come as no surprise to anyone whose been reading this site for some time that Chile is one of our favorite regions for Sauvignon Blanc. But what you might not have noticed is that our favorite Chilean SB (shorthand for Sauvignon Blanc) usually come from the Casablanca Valley region. But with this wine from Haras, we found an SB from Maipo Valley to get excited about.
Haras de Pirque made its first wines in the 2000 vintage, but the history of the property goes back a little further. The owner, Eduardo A. Matte, purchased the estate in 1991, when it was just a thoroughbred horse farm. He has since improved the horse farm and, obviously, launched the winery. You may notice the horse images on their packaging, a reflection of the dual-mission of the estate — to breed exceptional horses and produce distinctive wines.
“Tangy, tangy, tangy” was the first thing I said when I smelled this wine. But as I explore it further, I find that there’s quite a bit going on with this wine… quite a bit that I like. Cool melon, flint and citrus aromas are most prevalent. It has a touch of green to it, which smells somewhat like tomato leaf. The palate is filled with lemon, melon and apple flavors. The acidity is nice and crisp, nearly perfect. This is a very good SB.
Wine: Haras de Pirque
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2009
Alcohol: 13%
Rating: 88
Price: $12.00
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Disclosure: This wine was received as a sample.
Where in the Boise Idaho area can I find your Sauvignon Blanc? Thanks!
PS– Great wine