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". . . a bomb of flavor that turns the Pacific's cold influence into citric and mineral aromas that ride on a crisp, profound acidity as though on wave."
“Grapes for the Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc were selected from Lot 30 in the El Triangulo vineyard, in the Casablanca Valley, where the ocean influence allows for slow ripening. As a consequence, the nectar in your glass is quaffably fresh, full of light summertime fruits and lingering on your tongue long after you’ve drained the last drop.”
...With air, herbs and citric flavors fill in the palate, making it feel more approachable and tender, although just as profound. A great Terrunyo to match with skate in a lemon sauce. 93
"Meticulous winemaker Ignacio Recabarren has been working and working the Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc for the past five years and in 2006 he seems to have nailed it. You can smell and taste its purity and style. The citrus and minerality are unparalleled in Chile, while the finish is as long as the country it comes from." 91 - Editors’ Choice
"Offers nice citrus peel, mineral and floral flavors, with straw and sweet pea lingering on the steely, lengthy finish. Nicely done. Drink now."
"Made from grapes grown in the eastern hillsides of the Casablanca Valley, this wine has a pronounced cold-climate character. Flavorful, aromatic, creamy, with citrus (grapefruit) on the nose. Pronounced minerality with a hint of saltiness on the finish... it is an excellent specimen of a modern white wine that pairs harmoniously with the lighter flavors of contemporary cuisine."
"Full, rich and smooth; tropical flavors of mango and pineapple." 86
Awarded a Gold Medal at the seventh annual San Antonio Express-News Wine Competition. Gold Medal
"Lots of lively pea, chalk, lemon zest and herb flavors with a chiseled, minerally finish. Very tasty. Drink now." 90
“The Sauvignon Blanc season is just starting, but already this is one of the season’s favorites. Excellent concentration of focused fruit, mineral notes and honeysuckle, citrus flavors. Great!”
“The most extraordinary Sauvignon Blanc produced in South America, Terrunyo is testimony to the bounding advances in Chilean viticulture and winemaking. Harvesting the grapes at varying degrees of ripeness allows the winemaker to infuse a broad palate of aromas -- from the passionfruit, gooseberry and tart citrus of New Zealand to the flinty minerality of the Loire Valley -- into a Sauvignon Blanc so complex you'll swear it's French. This is a stylish Sauvignon with a long, sophisticated finish.” 94
“Stunning tropical aroma of passion fruit, grapefruit, gooseberry and wild flowers. No oak. Succulent entry, crisp and lean, aimed squarely at grilled seafood. Screw capped for freshness.” Exceptional
“Concha y Toro’s Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc is building a reputation as a world-class contender. For 2005 (and with a new label) the wine is fresh and clean (it sees no oak), bright, herbal, grassy and a little sassy, while avoiding the extremes that can be packed into the grape. The bouquet throws lime and grapefruit, dried thyme and tarragon, rose petal and jasmine at you, and in the mouth the wine sports crisp acidity, citrus flavors with touches of leafy currant, flint and earthy notes of briars and brambles. Delightful. Finished with a screw-cap for easy opening.” Excellent
“Green-gold color. Ripe scents of tangerine, orange and pineapple, with a dusty mineral tone. The soft, gentle palate offers ripe apple, orange peel and subtle butter flavors. This rich, almost creamy wine has a ripe, vivid orange character and ample acids to keep it fresh.” 88
“The most widely-distributed top class Sauvignon Blanc from Chile with distinct grass, lime and grapefruit flavors.”
“Aromas and flavors of sweet pineapples and lemons, soft, light-bodied.”
“. . ., a wine made very much in a Loire Valley style, with grapefruit-scented fruit and an enticing mineral undertone. It's very classy. Chile clearly has enormous potential with sauvignon blanc. The top vintners there treat it with genuine respect, and their wines are perfect for springtime sipping.”
“This Sauvignon offers an extravagant combination of aromas, from lime to chile, led by strong minerality. With air, the minerality grows in scent and flavor, the stony notes driven by powerful acidity, the combination underlining the voluptuous fresh fruit flavors, It’s a decadent pleasure to pour now with skate, or save it for another five years.” 93
“This vintage isn’t quite on par with the ’03 or ’05 vintages, but it’s still a great wine and one of the most dependable white wines from Chile with mouthwatering lemon-lime, grass, mineral and grapefruit flavors. It’s more like the great whites of Sancerre than just about anything from California.”
“Medium bodied and well balanced with crisp acidity and fresh citrus, gooseberry, and Granny Smith apple flavors. Goat-cheese salad.” Buy and serve youngest vintage available. Santé Gold Star
“Clean, fresh and fruit-forward, with aromas of passion fruit, lemon-lime and peach. It’s all about the fruit here, but along the way there’s good body and perfectly balanced acidity. Grapefruit and a tiny hint of mineral grace the long finish. A persistent, cheerful white; probably the best Sauvignon Blanc from Chile.” Editor's Choice 90
“Very distinctive Sauvignon, with lemon grass, sweet pepper, and lime flavors. It is dry, full bodied, crisp, and long on the palate, with a persistent finish. (2005-2006)” * * * *
“Elegant and focused, with sweet pea, chive and citrus notes and a stylish finish. Lacks the depth of previous vintages, but still very good. Drink now.” 87
“Grassy, new mown hay aromas with plentiful penetrating fruit and outstanding varietal identity. Not quite as dry as a Sancerre but has a chiseled, refreshing character all its own. Beautifully styled and balanced, it doesn’t need to shout.” 89
“Over the last ten years, winemaker Ignacio Recabarren has been creating some of Chile’s most exceptional Sauvignons, all of them coming out of Casablancas’s mists, and this Terrunyo is a terrific example of his work. Citrus and mineral tones emerge from a core of ripe, tense fruit, its texture firm as a marathon runner and its acidity expanding like waves on the beach. Ready to pour now with tuna sashimi, it will gain complexity with age.” 92
“Another superbly crafted, well-balanced Sauvignon Blanc from Chile’s premier winery. Endowed with figs, dates, and grassy notes. Essential June-July-August drinking.” Highly Recommended * * * *
“I will go as far as to say this is the best white wine made in South America. Chile’s renowned winemaker Ignacio Recabarren is in charge of the Terrunyo wines for Concha y Toro. This wine falls between Sancerre with pervasive minerality and a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with crisp, tangy peach, pineapple and passion fruit flavors. Consistently good from vintage to vintage.”
“Made by the talented Ignacio Recabarren, this dry white displays the vibrant, aromatic qualities of Sauvignon grape with a bonus of added richness and a thirst quenching nip of acidity.” * * * *
“Refreshing and lively with juicy fruit and crisp acidity.” * * *
“This was a refreshing wine offering tastes of grapefruit and pleasant minerals. The acids were big and bright, the finish crisp.”
"Medium bodied with straw, mineral, floral, citrus and tropical fruit; medium to long finish. Goat-cheese salad. Fully mature, serve now."
"Winemaker Ignacio Recabarren put in a couple of years at the renowned New Zealand estate of Cloudy Bay and is a genuine sauvignon blanc devotee. His '03 is his best yet, made after the fashion of an intense Sancerre from the Loire Valley of France. The Terrunyo is a wonderful expression of terroir, in this case Block 28 of the El Triangulo Vineyard in the Casablanca Valley, Chile's best spot for the sauvignon blanc grape. The '03 has a flinty, mineral quality with exceptional backbone and fruit notes of gooseberry, orange peel, and citrus." 94
"This has been a terrific example of Chilean Sauvignon Blanc since its introduction a few years ago. It’s not cheap by Chilean wine standards, but it backs up the price with consistency and personality. Melon, lime, mineral, lavender and intensely grassy notes all ride on a rich texture that sets it apart from the pretenders." * * * ½
"Yellow-green hue. Very varietal aromas of lime, gooseberry and asparagus. Fresh, vibrant, clean flavors of lime, flint and a bell pepper note. Lively finish marked by citrus." 87
"From one of the best Chilean locations for Sauvignon, this vibrant, aromatic wine has satisfying richness and thirst-quenchingly fresh acidity."
"This reserve-level bottling continues to set the bar for Chilean Sauvignon Blanc, and the credit goes to Ignacio Recabarren, the maestro behind CyT’s Terrunyo line. It features intense nectarine, snap pea and cucumber aromas followed by a sensational mouthful of citrus and minerals. Did you ever think a Sancerre-style wine would come out of Chile?" 90
"Excellent Sauvignon in a crisp, full bodied, aromatic style. It is supple in texture, subtle in flavor (lemon grass, apple, grapefruit), and long on the palate, with a persistent finish. Unwooded. Anticipated peak drinkability, not aging potential, 2004-2005." * * * * +
"For anyone who might blanche at buying a Chilean SB for $20, look into my eyes when I say this: THIS IS THE BEST SB I’VE TASTED IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS AND IT’S WORTH EVERY PENNY. In fact, buy a case because it’s the best all-around house white you’ll have this year." Highly Recommended ****
"This surprisingly rich Sauvignon offers lovely straw, gooseberry, honeysuckle, lemon verbena and even chamomile flower notes, with a fine, chalky underpinning. Long delicious finish. A new benchmark for Chilean Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now through 2005." 90 "Smart Buy"
"Far from generic, it is a rich and vibrant Sauvignon with a good deal of complexity. There’s a touch of the racy gooseberry flavor that defines and, to my taste, often overpowers many Sauvignons from the Southern Hemisphere, but this one also has notes of pear, green apple, orange, lemon and lime. There are some minerals in the middle of it all that follow through in the unusually long finish. In terms of food, some of the obvious matches would include broiled or sautéed fish, shellfish, sushi and grilled chicken. A glass by itself before dinner would also be quite nice. The price? About $20 and worth it. I would not hesitate to stack it up against Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand, France’s Loire Valley or California. With oceans of generic and inexpensive wine still coming out of Chile, Concha y Toro’s Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc demonstrates that Chile can also produce memorable wines with signatures of their own." Wine of the Week
"Ripe and robust, this wine’s white peach and herbal scents explode from the glass. Its crisp, vibrant lime acidity lifts the juicy flavor, while it expands into every corner of the mouth with fresh white peach character. A pure expression of Casablanca Sauvignon Blanc." 91
“Here’s a new benchmark for Chilean Sauvignon Blanc. This surprisingly rich version offers lovely straw, gooseberry, honeysuckle, lemon verbena and even chamomile flower notes, with a fine, chalky underpinning. Long, delicious finish. Winemaker Ignacio Recabarren handles Concha’s Terrunyo line, which focuses on individual vineyard sites.” 90
“Bright, focused, lively with light gooseberry and clover flavors. A superior Sauvignon Blanc.”
"Thrilling spicy and green flavors play through this long, zesty vineyard-designated Sauvignon Blanc."
"Medium bodied and well rounded with apple, grapefruit, peach and mineral characteristics."
"Fine quality Sauvignon: very distinct in aroma/flavor (grapefruit, mint, lemon grass), full bodied, and well balanced; very long finish. [2003-2004]" * * * * +
"This upper tier from Concha y Toro will give any of the Loire's finest a run for their money; hints of grapefruits and melons in the nose with an underlying flinty character, à la Pouilly Fume; great depth and richness and a long crisp finish." 90 * * * *
"Passion fruit, tangerine and fresh asparagus aromas are typical of this wine, which has been setting the pace for Chilean Sauvignon Blanc since its inception several years ago. The palate is snappy and busting loose with just-ripe banana and melon, while the finish is textured and long." 89
"The gooseberry, melon, passion fruit and citrus flavors and vibrant finish make it a splendid companion for seafood or shellfish."
"Dry, medium-bodied, no oak, high acidity. Drink now – 1year. Piquant herb and ripe, juicy citrus flavors will brighten up any meal." **
"...remarkably complex. It has a depth and palate length that are uncommon except in the best Sauvignon Blanc circles."
"Rich and vibrant, with straw, lemon peel and floral notes, and a long, juicy finish." 87
"...when you drink it, you can almost feel the cold Pacific breezes brushing your face. Pure freshness, crisp acidity, and a strapping body. The future of Casablanca lies in this variety, no doubt about that." ****
"Brilliant yellow-straw hue. Vanilla, dill, freshly cut grass and melon aromas. A rich entry leads to a moderately full palate with gorgeous texture. The finish has lovely citric acid balancing out the refined fruit. A varietally expressive Sauvignon Blanc. Exceptional." 91
"Scents of minerals and sweet golden raisin grace this juicy Sauvignon. It's pointedly firm on the palate, clean and lively with a sweet ripeness in the end." 88
"With fresh asparagus, apple and grass aromas, this has quite good elderflower character on the palate, crisp acidity, good round creamy character and a pleasing structure."
"...is one of the very finest Sauvignons I've tasted from the Americas. It boasts rich aromas reminiscent of Italian herb liqueurs, gooseberries, and candied grapefruit skins. On the palate, it is fat, oily-textured, and dense. Raspberries, currants and assorted sugar-coated citrus fruits are found in this dry, thick, full-flavored wine." 90
"Intensely varietal Sauvignon Blanc character is the attraction, particularly the grass, fig and grapefruit aromatics. It's beautifully structured and there is a very appealing earthy, mineral nuance." 87
"A frisky scent of pears and fresh cut grass leads off this clean, rich sauvignon. The structure and lasting flavor have the firmness of a fine Sancerre... It's plush in texture, ripe and satisfying..." 90
"This may be the best white wine ever made in Chile with exquisitely balanced flavors of grapefruit, guava and mineral, with bright acidity and ample body."
"Brilliant pale gold, lightly green tinted. Clean, fresh, fruity nose with a gooseberry overtone. Citrus and grassy flavors typical of Sauvignon Blanc. The finish has citrus rind and tartness of lime with a touch of oak." 85
"Green apple, lemongrass aromas, floral with a hint of white pepper on the nose, white gold color with a slight green tint. Mouth-filling and medium-bodied, with bracing acidity with melon and honeydew flavors coming through."
"Concha y Toro has been making superior Sauvignon Blancs for at least 25 years. This premium Sauvignon Blanc comes at a price, but it's a beautifully balanced wine, showing excellent varietals definition with muted honeydew fruit, crisp acidity and marjoram notes to give it some complexity." 89
"Lively tropical fruit aromas, with a banana undertone. Refreshingly crisp, with tropical fruit and lemon/lime flavors; invigorating finish, with good acidity. Serve as an aperitif or with grilled prawns."
"...is bright and citrusy with crisp mineral accents, forward passion-fruit and lime flavors and a long, crisp finish."
"Ambitious Sauvignon, with a touch of toast working with vibrant straw and lemon zest flavors. Picks up herb notes on the juicy, medium-weight finish. Drink now." 86
"This Sauvignon Blanc is soft and subtle, dishing out a mild citrus note that is followed by a soft vegetal taste and then a spicy green pepper finish. As this wine warms toward room temperature, the pepper note grows bolder but remains pleasing. I sipped it with a smoky brie, and it was marvelous." ****
"...offers the deliciously lush taste of citrus and tropical fruits, with just a hint of green bell peppers in the finish. Its assertive style and unique character are typical of Sauvignons grown in cold climates, a trait that distinguishes the best Sauvignon Blancs in the world. Sauvignon Blanc, with its crisp, fresh flavor, is best as either an aperitif wine or with meals that include pasta with pesto, cold pasta or seafood salads, or spicy Asian cuisine."
"...is made with grapes from a specific block of El Triangulo vineyard in the Casablanca Valley, Chile's best spot for white wines. The Terrunyo (Spanish for terroir) is in the herbal, mineral, citrus style associated with New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs, but it's not as over-the-top as some Kiwi wines."
"Light, almost colorless with a green tinge. Aromas characteristic of Sauvignon Blanc. Good clean apple, melon and acid flavors. The alcohol is well integrated." 15/20
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