Mike Matthews – 10th Annual Wines of Chile Award Winners Announced
The winners of the 2013 Annual Wines of Chile Awards were released today after 3 days of blind tasting in Santiago, Chile.
The top award went to Viña Errazuriz with their Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve 2010; a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Carmenere and Cabernet Franc.
Errazuriz owner, Eduardo Chadwick says “It’s really a great honour – we are 
trying to show finesse and quality from Chile and our winemaker and the team are key in doing that. I am really pleased that their efforts have been recognized in this way.”
The wine also scooped the Best Premium Red award category.
This year saw a record number of entries with 615 wines entered, culminating in the highest number of medals awarded during its 10 year history: 10% receiving Gold medals, 28% receiving Silver and 41% receiving Bronze, resulting in an impressive 79% of entrants receiving a medal. “The calibre was of a significantly higher quality this year,” said Mario Pablo Silva, vice president of Vinos de Chile. “Chile’s message of diversity is an accurate description of what this country has to offer.”
European Wines of Chile Director, Michael Cox, went on to say “When we started the Annual Wines of Chile Awards ten years ago we wanted to challenge Chile’s winemakers to stun the world with Chile’s potential. This year’s judges have selected wines that are doing just that – exciting times for Chile!”
Best in the Show
Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve 2010, Viña Errazuriz
Best Value White
Santa Carolina Reserva Moscato 2012, Santa Carolina
Best Value Red
Oveja Negra Cabernet Franc–Carmenere 2011, VIA Wines
Best in Category Premium White
Cipreses Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Viña Casa Marín
Best in Category Premium Red
Don Maximiano Founder’s Reserve 2010, Viña Errazuriz
Best in Category Sparkling
Santa Digna Estelado 2012, Miguel Torres Chile
Best in Category Rose
Litoral Rosé of Pinot Noir 2012, Viña Ventolera
Best in Category Other White
Santa Carolina Reserva Moscato 2012, Santa Carolina
Best in Category Other Red
Vigno Garcia Schwaderer 2009, Garcia & Schwaderer
Best in Category Syrah
Single Vineyard 2011, Viña Cono Sur / 20 Barrels 2010, Viña Cono Sur
Best in Category Sauvignon Blanc
Outer Limits 2011, Viña Montes
Best in Category Pinot Noir
Cono Sur 20 Barrels 2010, Viña Cono Sur
Best in Category Late Harvest
Erasmo 2008, Viña la Reserva de Caliboro
Best in Category Chardonnay
Aconcagua Costa 2011, Viña Errazuriz
Best in Category Carmenere
Marchigue Private Collection 2011, Viñedos Marchigue
Best in Category Cabernet Sauvignon
Arboleda 2010, Viña Arboleda
Best in Category Blend
Sideral 2009, Viña Altaïr
For more information, and a full list of medal winners, contact:
Michael Cox – michael@winesofchile.org.uk
Anita Jackson – anita@winesofchile.org.uk
Story by me!
Press release from the offices of Wines Of Chile UK
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The Oenophiliac 
Thanks for the update. Very excited to see Oveja Negra on the list and others that I know/sell such as; Cono Sur, Santa Carolina with a Moscato at that!
Regards.
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I’m a huge fan of Errazuriz wines, used to constantly talk about them to my old customers. Con Sur, again a good winery considering the bulk they produce. I’ve only had Oveja Negra Sauvignon Blanc – Carmenere before. Very light, a bit disappointing really.
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