Intro to Chilean Chardonnay

Chile’s is a cool-climate region which benefits from the effects of the cold Humboldt Current of the Pacific Ocean, morning fog, breezes, long sunny growing season. All this combine allows for grapes to ripen fully and develop complexity while still retaining acidity. As a result it produces bright, vibrant wines made from Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay. These varietals do very well in Chile. Look for regions in Chile for Sauvignon Blanc: Casablanca Valley, San Antonio Valley, Limari Valley, Colchagua Valley and Maule Valley. Chile offers some of the best values for Chardonnay wines.

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Viña Laurent’s Diabolico Chardonnay Is made with natural ambient yeast, biodynamic wine is unique in its own right, not a California type Chardonnay. The wine is golden color, balanced acidity with aromas and flavors of lemon, crisp green apple, peach, nectarine, melon, just ripe pineapple and acacia.

Fresh, fruity and creamy texture makes it pleasant to drink on its own or paired Gravlax and chive cream, ahi tuna sashimi, lobster with mayonnaise dip or a A camembert type cheese. Excellent quality to value!