Arboleda, Chile’s best ranked Sauvignon Blanc by James Suckling
“The diversity and excellence in Chilean winemaking is so impressive and the trend seems to be growing every trip we make to the country.” – James Suckling
During his recent visit to Chile—the fourth in two years—James Suckling, considered the world’s most influential wine critic by Forbes magazine, tasted more than 600 wines from different valleys and once again declared himself impressed by the positive and fast evolution of Chilean winemaking. In his annual report he singled out Arboleda’s 2015 Sauvignon Blanc with the highest score for the variety and acknowledged all six of the winery’s single vineyard wines with outstanding ratings and descriptions such as “fantastic texture,” “balance and finesse,” “polished and compacted” and “elegant style.” Once again, this confirms Arboleda’s consistency, distinctive quality and character.
Viña Arboleda’s Winemaker Emily Faulconer commented “our entire team is thrilled to have received such high praise from James Suckling for each of our six wines—it is truly encouraging and a solid validation of our work.”
94 pts.
Syrah
Valle de Aconcagua
“Fantastic aromas of blackberry, stone, and licorice follow through to a full body that shows balance and finesse. The texture is fantastic. So polished and compacted.”
93 pts.
Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Valle de Aconcagua – Costa
“Aromas of dried lemon and apple with fennel. Full body, bright and creamy acidity. Fresh and very long. Stone. Lasts very, very long.”
93 pts.
Chardonnay 2015
Valle de Aconcagua – Costa
“A chardonnay that shows sliced apple and pear aromas with hints of stone and mineral. Medium to full body, lively and very intense with bright acidity and lemon rind.”
92 pts.
Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Valle de Aconcagua
“This is a pretty coastal cabernet with flower and black currant aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, very fine tannins and a crisp finish. Elegant style.”
92 pts.
Carmenere 2014
Valle de Aconcagua
“A solid carmenere with dried blackberry, sweet herb, and stone aromas. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a fruity finish. Hints of chocolate.”
92 pts.
Pinot Noir 2015
Valle de Aconcagua – Costa
“Very pretty pure fruit with sliced lemon and strawberry aromas and flavors. Medium body, tangy acidity and cedar, light cocoa and dried berry aftertaste.”