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Finca Flichman wines recognized in Wine Advocate by Robert Parker

To Strengthen the premium quality of its products, Finca Flichman was honoured at the recent tasting by The Wine Advocate, one of the most important wine guides in the world, led by the renowned critic Robert Parker.

Parcela 26 / 93 points

The best Malbec grapes from Tupungato are matured in new French barrels for eighteen months. Deep red color; violets, black plums, blackberries, and tabacco leaves aromas. Complex wine with soft and elegant flavour that leads to a long and persistent finish. Parcela 26, a tribute to Argentina and to its Malbec, our commitment towards producing great wines with great passion.

Dedicado 2008 / 90 points

Icon wine. A unique blend produced only in exceptional and outstanding years, from selected parcels in Barranca and Tupungato. This wine is matured for 12 months in new French oak casks. A further year bottle ageing smoothes any astrigency and rounds in its bouquet.
Intense colour, predominantly red and violet tones. Red ripe fruits with tabacco leaves and spices. Full and concentrated flavour of red and blackberry fruits and chocolate with complex and long lasting finish.
A great wine which we are really proud of.

Robert Parker is recognized worldwide as one of the most important and influential critic in the wine industry. Founder of the American Magazine, The Wine Advocate, performs its famous tastings including wines from all over the world.

Anakena has been acknowledged and certified as a sustainable winery

Santiago, December 13, 2011. In presence of the Minister of Environment, María Ignacia Benítez, the Sub-secretary of Agriculture, Álvaro Cruzat, and the president of Vinos de Chile, René Araneda, the first fourteen wineries received the recognition of Certified Sustainable Wine of Chile, the sole certification of this type in Chile.

Through the certification, which is part of the Código Nacional de Sustentabilidad (National Sustainability Code) of the wine industry, companies are able to prove their fulfillment of criteria such as transparency in the operations, adaptability to the environment, continuous improvement of the processes, care of the environment, operation in fields and vineyards and a high production standard in its wines. This, after having been subject of an intense evaluation.

The president of Vinos de Chile was satisfied with this step and declared that “ to become the main producers of premium, sustainable and diverse wines of the New World, as is stated in our Strategic Plan 2020, we must generate innovation and encourage competitiveness. This certification brings us one step closer to achieving that objective ”.

The Sub-secretary of Agriculture highlighted the process led by the wine industry to promote practices that are friendly with the community and the environment. “ Chile is today the fourth exporter in the world and this initiative gives the wine industry further tools to help set itself apart in the international market and position itself among increasingly demanding consumers.”

The Minister of Environment recognized the wine sector’s role as a model for other industries. She urged other wineries to join the process and to constitute a sustainable sector that will represent these values abroad.
Ricardo Letelier, General Manager of Viña Anakena, expressed his satisfaction with the Certification and stated: “ This confirms and proves our tendency towards a processes of excellence, with respect of the environment and a strong commitment in our land and vineyards ”

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Callabriga Douro '08 makes Wines Spectator's 100 Outstanding values of 2011

Wine Spectator’s 100 Outstanding values of 2011

..check out on page 109 of WS Jan.15th issue

Callabriga Douro 2008
90 points / $17 / 1,800 cases imported / Red

There’s a pure mineral note to the rapier like red plum and dark cherry flavors. Very fresh and balanced, with the tannins building on the currant-and spice-filled finish. Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, and Touriga Nacional. Best from 2013 through 2017.
Kim Marcus (wine spectator March2011)

Offley Porto 30 Years, Fortified Wine Champion in the International Wine Challenge

After being awarded the Porto Trophy and the Tawny Porto Trophy at the International Wine Challenge 2011, held in London, Offley Porto Tawny 30 Years Old has been singled out as the Champion Fortified Wine, the top accolade in the Port Wine category.

Winning this award reflects the commitment to quality and to consumers that underpins all that is done at Offley, thus honoring three centuries of heritage and Porto winemaking experience, whilst remaining dynamic and open to new developments and trends. That is how we bring tradition and contemporary living together.

Offley Porto Tawny 30 Year Old is the quintessential symbol of style within Offley’s range of aged Tawnies. This enticing Porto wine has amber hue with hints of green, and has an intense aroma, marked by notes of caramel, mocha, walnut and cigar boxes, evolved over years of careful maturation in oak. On the palate, it is a very balanced, unctuous wine, with a delicate structure and a sublime, complex finish.

2008 Chateau Los Boldos Gran Cru gets mentioned in Men's Journal Magazine

Men’s Journal Magazine / Nov. 2011 – Vol.20 No.10

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