Norman Price - Wines from Chile

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• Wines from Chile

The problem for Chile is that there is not enough good fruit to go round, as can be seen by the drop in quality and the hike in prices on the supermarket shelves. Supermarket producers are using younger vines and maximising the production. Below, however, are some excellent Chilean wines we have discovered - from smaller producers intent on quality.

Please note all prices exclude VAT

We sell Australian Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and many more Australian wine varieties

• Tierra Alta, Central Valley
High above the Central Valley in near perfect high altitude growing conditions come these 2 excellent value wines from a small group of committed growers, who have been working together for 15 years now. They continue to invest in modern equipment ensuring that they are producing good quality at a fair price. Last year a new press was installed with the ability to control the temperature at all times.
	2005 Sauvignon Blanc	£3.95
	2005 Merlot	£3.95

• Casa Azul, Rapel Valley
Though the Bodegas is based in Rapel, it has vineyards scattered all over Chile. With the legitimate use of irrigation from the melting snow caps of the Andes, vines can be grown on the plains as well in normal conditions. They are blessed with an absence of phylloxera, a superb climate, lots of land and massive investment in plant and equipment.
	2005 Sauvignon Blanc, Curico Valley	£4.50
	2004 Chardonnay, Maipo Valley	£4.50
	2004 Merlot, Rapel Valley	£4.50
	2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley	£4.50

• La Fortuna, Lontue Valley
They have been making wine here for over 130 years in the Lontue Valley in the heart of Curico province. These are single Estate vineyards practising 100% organic production, with no use of herbicides, fungicides or any chemical fertilisers. Great quality and finesse.
	2005 Sauvignon Blanc, Organic	£4.99
	2005 Malbec, Organic	£4.99