Sarmientos de Tarapaca (Sauvignon Blanc, 2011) #WineWednesday

Another week, another wine that I *must* sample. The sacrifices I have to make for you, my dear readers. Though I jest, I should say that the Sauvignon Blanc produced by Sarmientos de Tarapaca (a branch of the Viña Tarapacá Chilean winemaker) is actually pretty excellent. Citrus-y in flavor, with a 12% alcohol, it packs a punch without being overwhelming. I am having a few glasses of this Sauvignon Blanc (Viña Tarapacá) on its own, though they could very well compliment a delicious fish dish, or maybe a chicken one (or a mushroom one, if you are vegetarian). This wine is extremely noble, I think, and probably with a pH in the range of 3.7.

I find this wine not incredibly acidic, but at the same time very solid and good if you want a light-er wine. The nose is very fragrant and kind of flowery. More on Viña Tarapacá below.

Viña Tarapacá was founded in 1874, at the foot of the Andes Mountains, making wines that are a reflection of its over a hundred-year-old tradition and contemporary elegance.

Our vineyards are located in Maipo Valley, the most traditional valley in Chile which also has the best qualities for the production of premium wines. A unique ecosystem for the development of wines of excellence, where a careful selection of the grapes from the right terroir for each variety, favors obtaining high quality, complex and balanced wines.

Due to its noble and long course in time, it is a faithful representative of New World wineries, delivering excellent quality and consistence in each of its bottles. Viña Tarapacá is part of the VSPT Wine Group, which has wineries in both Chile and Argentina, each with brands that are highly prestigious in the international market. VSPT Wine Group is Chile’s second largest wine exporter and is first in the national market for fine wines.

Highly recommended, and since it’s an export wine, I am guessing you can find it wherever you are.