"The time for Chilean wine is now" proklamerede en begejstret James Suckling i oktober 2017, da han efter omfattende smagninger i Chile lod Almaviva Puente Alto 2015 stryge helt til tops og udnævnte den til "Wine of the Year 2017" blandt de omkring 20.000 vine, der havde været forbi hans glas.
Det gav anledning til denne eksklusive Limited Edition trækasse med 1 flaske af hver af de 4 som alle blev belønnet med Suckling's ultimative bedømmelse. Hver vin er pakket i silkepapir, lagt i egne trækasser med logo som er samlet i en større trækasse (50 x 15 x 9 cm) udstyret med Suckling's signatur og et smukt print, som placerer hver enkelt vin i det chilenske landskab. Bare 100 nummererede kasser.
James Suckling udtalte i forbindelse med lanceringen blandt andet: "These (...) are the greatest wines ever made in Chile. They are more than just great wines. They are a homage to the incredible evolution of premium wine in the Andes nation."
Kassen indeholder:
1 fl. Seña 2015 (Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Malbec, Petit Verdot & Cabernet Franc)
1 fl. Viñedo Chadwick 2014 (Cabernet Sauvignon)
1 fl. Almaviva 2015 (Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot)
1 fl. Clos Apalta 2014 (Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot)
Viñedo Chadwick Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
This is a wine that simultaneously defines elegance and power. Complex aromas of blueberry, blackcurrant, and black licorice. Full-body yet refined and beautiful with stunning length and complexity. It has a transparency that shows such greatness and beauty... Has an energy and brightness. Chile's first perfect wine and well deserved.
100 point - James Suckling - September 2016
Almaviva Puente Alto 2015
A glorious and complex nose of tobacco, blackberries and hints of stones and flowers. Hints of bitter chocolate. Full-bodied, very tight and compacted. Linear backbone gives this form and tension. It has the same character on the palate as well as cayenne and other spice. Loved the 2014 but this shows more fine-grained tannins. So balanced and harmonious. A blend of 69% cabernet sauvignon, 24% carmenere, 5% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot. Needs four or five years in bottle but a joy to taste now.
100 point - James Suckling - Maj 2017
Clos Apalta 2014
An extremely aromatic and focused Clos Apalta with blackberry, blueberry, floral and hot stone character. Full body, very linear and ultra-fine tannins. Focused and tight. Precise and long. This is the most polished and beautiful definition of this wine ever. You want to drink it now but better in 2020. A blend of carmenere, cabernet sauvignon and merlot.
100 point - James Suckling - Maj 2017
Sena Valle De Aconcuaga 2015
Stunning aromas of blackcurrant, stone, blueberry and licorice. Also iodine. Floral. Perfumed. Full body, fantastic density of fruit and ripe tannins. It goes on for minutes on the palate with such energy and focus. Touch of chewiness on the finish. A complex and complete wine that delivers a generosity with firmness... already a classic...
100 points - James Suckling - Maj 2017
