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Medium straw color, with rich Chardonnay character reminiscent of apple and pear flavors and aromas laced with a streak of lime, herbaceous undertones and a touch of minerality. Medium full bodied, with excellent concentration, cut and good length; another solid QPR (quality-price-ratio) value from Chile. Fruit sourced from the Santa Elisa Estate in Colchagua (34%), El Marco Estate in Casablanca (38%) and Quitralman Estate in Bio-Bio (28%); alluvial, gravely soil, sandy with a bit of clay, low in fertility. Vertical trellis, drip irrigation and integrated vineyard management including geese and INIA bands for pest control. Harvested in Casablanca, March 23rd; Colchagua, March 13th; Bio-Bio, April 2nd, with yields of 4 tons per acre. Vinification: 52% destemmed, 42% direct pressed. Stainless steel, then aged for 3 months in medium toast French oak.