Bluefin Building, London
Tasted Wednesday, June 10, 2015 by Papies with 819 views
Labelled as Great Cabernets of the world, it soon however became evident that the event was a hopeful showcase of Santa Rita's wines with Cecilia Torres present to bang the drum. A bit disappointing to have been so commercial from an otherwise great masterclass home like Decanter and especially with Steven Spurrier on the lead.
To be honest we did not like the Cabs of Santa Rita and were almost medicinal at times, too much sweetness and a Ribena feel of black currant. The whites were very good and tbh are the wines we would look to buy from them if we come across.
We were happy on how we came to try Jordan and Te Mata blind and be buffled by their elegance and restrain as well as the Cullen. Ridge reigned supreme.
Still shame Decanter made such a blatantly, almost insultingly so, commercial event and asking us to pay for it. This should have been a free event titled the wines of Santa Rita vs the world.
2013 Viña Santa Rita Sauvignon Blanc Floresta 90 Points
Chile, San Antonio Valley, Leyda Valley
A very nice wine to come across and along with the Medalla Real chardonnay the wines we loved most from the Santa Rita stable.
Well restrained on the oak, light floral, grassy, citrus. Very nicely made, good fruit, light green fruit notes but overall very enjoyable and a very nice Sauv. Blanc. Very good 90-91
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2013 Viña Santa Rita Chardonnay Medalla Real Gran Reserva 90 Points
Chile, San Antonio Valley, Leyda Valley
Along with the 2013 Floresta (Papies 90) Saivignon Blanc this was our favourite of the Santa Rita wines.
The oak is well in check and unlike what we expected complements rather than dominate the wine. Good light waxy, lemons, ripe apples, elegant and very expressive chardonnay and very enjoyable. A very good 90
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