Today I am tasting the 2008 Cono Sur Vision Sauvignon Blanc from the Casablanca Valley in Chile. This 100% Sauvignon Blanc based wine was purchased for under $14. It is aged for 4 months in stainless steel tanks. I’ve previously really enjoyed the 2008 Cono Sur Vision Pinot Noir, so I am excited to try this wine. Also, I’ve tasted the 2008 Cono Sur Sauvignon Blanc and the newer 2009 Cono Sur Sauvignon Blanc so it will be educational to try this higher end version from Vina Cono Sur.
Color
In the glass it is a creamy light straw color.
Aroma
On the nose the dominant note is the grapefruit. There is also lime and a hint of grass. Green apple and honeydew components are also present. Finally there is a fresh mineral note such as that in mineral water which makes this a wine which leads me to expect a good range of flavors on the palate.
Flavor
The attack shows the green apple which was present on the nose. There is good acidity throughout and more of a heaviness to this wine than some Sauvignon Blancs exhibit. The finish is very strong grapefruit and in the mid-palate there is a distinctive Carica papaya component similar to those from Chile. Overall this is a very nice Sauvignon Blanc which shows surprising complexity along with the freshness and acidity commonly found with this varietal.
Rating
I highly recommend this wine if you enjoy Sauvignon Blancs which show a lot of grapefruit. It is well made and I rate it 94 points.
Have you tried this wine or any of the Vision wines from Cono Sur?
Hello Friends,
I have had this and it’s pretty good & priced right. Nice review!
Dezel