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Santa Monica Sauvignon Blanc

2009 Rapel Valley Sauvignon Blanc

The Santa Monica Santa Monica Sauvignon Blanc from the 2009 vintage is an exquisite representation of the Rapel Valley region, known for its vibrant and crisp white wines. This wine showcases a light to medium body that is both refreshing and enjoyable. Its acidity is pronounced, providing a lively and mouthwatering quality that enhances the overall drinking experience. The fruit intensity is prominent, delivering generous notes of citrus and stone fruits that uplift the palate. This delightful Sauvignon Blanc is beautifully balanced, exhibiting a dry character that makes it a perfect companion for seafood dishes or light salads. Overall, this wine is a delightful example of the varietal and a testament to the quality of the Rapel Valley.

Tasting notes:


Citrus Blossom, Green Apple, Mineral

Citrus Blossom

Citrus Blossom

Green Apple

Green Apple

Mineral

Mineral

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Color Intensity Color Intensity 1

Low High

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Oak Oak 0

Low High

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Tannin Pronounced

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Seafood, Seafood Salad, Grilled Halibut

Region:


Rapel Valley
Rapel Valley

Chile's Rapel Valley DO is actually made up of two smaller valleys; Cachapoal and Colchagua. Cachapoal is the warmer of the two, located further inland, entirely cut off from Pacific Ocean breezes and storms by the peaks of the Chilean Coastal Range. This area is well-known for old vine Carménère, which ripens best on the sun-drenched valley floors and foothills of the Andes Mountains. Colchagua lies southwest of its sister valley with warm vineyards and greater exposure to sea breezes, making it an idyllic home to Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The Rapel Valley focuses primarily on red wine production, famous for full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Carménère, with bold fruit flavors alongside signature herbal and earthy characteristics. Chile’s Denominación de Origen (DO) classification system focuses on separating wines by the physical location of origin. To use the DO classification on a label, a producer must have pulled 85 percent of the fruit used in a wine from a defined regional location. The DO system names wine regions in the country from north to south.

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