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Viña Errázuriz Recognized as the Quality Benchmark from ChileT

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the hands of surprisingly few. the hands of surprisingly few. So who are the forces shaping So who are the forces shaping the type of wine in our the type of wine in our glasses? Decanter Magazine glasses? Decanter Magazine list the top 50 people list the top 50 people influencing wine styles today.influencing wine styles today. The key requisite for entry The key requisite for entry

The Power List was simple: The Power List was simple: each entrant must have, in each entrant must have, in 2005, a direct influence over 2005, a direct influence over the style of wines consumers the style of wines consumers are drinking today. This could are drinking today. This could be a winemaker, writer, critic, be a winemaker, writer, critic, retailer, marketer, regulator or retailer, marketer, regulator or corporate director.corporate director.

“Chadwick has been president of Errázuriz since 1993, and has significantly expanded it’s overseas activities and it’s commitment to innovation. Viña Errázuriz was one of the first Chilean companies to plant on the slopes of the Andes, to plant Syrah in Aconcagua, and to use screw-caps to seal its estate wines. It’s pioneering joint venture Seña, with Mondavi, is now wholly owned by Errázuriz.

Along with Concha y Toro, which dominates Chilean wine from a quantity perspective, Errázuriz provides a quality benchmark.” Source: Decanter Magazine, July 2005.

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Eduardo Chadwick’s success in the Berlin Tasting where Viñedo Chadwick 2000 and Seña 2001 were placed first and second before Lafite and Margaux 2000 was echoed at an event he held later in his home country, in which the same two wines preceded Lafite and Margaux

Wines to Lay Down by Steven Spurrier, Decanter magazine, July 2000

2001, followed by Don Maximiano 2001, Solaia 2000 and Sassicaia 2000. On the last day of my recent trip to Chile, I was able to taste a short vertical of the three Chadwick wines from barrel samples of 2003 back to 2001. In each case the 2003 stood out, with 2001 Viñedo Chadwick and Seña outpacing their 2002´s, the reverse for Don Maximiano. 2002´s cooler weather suited the Don Maximiano wines with their long hang-time on old, high elevation vines in the Aconcagua Valley.

Until 2001, the Don Maximiano bled had always been 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, but 2002 saw 5% Syrah

and 3% Merlot introduced and for the fabulous 2003, just 7% Syrah. It is evident the Syrah adds elements of concentration, spice and a little broadness. The 2001 is dense, plummy, but still shut in, the 2002 both richer, softer and more minty and the 2003 fleshily seductive with deep concentration and grip. Currently available in the U.K. is the 2000: dark colour, spicy, eucalyptus fruit, rich and succulent, meaty, ripe and still youthful.

For Eduardo Chadwick: “Don Max is great value; Viñedo Chadwick and Seña are proven first growth quality. This is our Cor or Pichon”.

Errázuriz, Don Maximiano 2000

Wine : MerlotVintage : 2004Challenge : International Wine ChallengeDate : May 2005Award : 1) Chilean Red Trophy 2) Gold MedalComment : Wines that win a Gold Medal

participate for the Trophy. In this instance varietals, reserves and even icon wines may compete among themselves.

Wine : The Blend Limited EditionVintage : 2003Challenge : Decanter World Wine AwardsDate : May 2005Award : Gold MedalComment : Francisco Baettig (winemaker of The Blend):“The Blend represents what I

want to produce with the fruit from the Aconcagua”