Casa Marin Sauvignon Gris Estero Vineyard 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Casa Marin
Label Name:
 
Sauvignon Gris Estero Vineyard
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
San Antonio Valley (Lo Abarca)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Gris
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Consistently highly reviewed: Descorchados (up to ~94 pts on select vintages), James Suckling (~92), Robert Parker/Wine Advocate (~90–92), Decanter (5 stars, 2010); frequent praise from international critics and sommeliers

Tasting Note
Powerful floral and spice aromas with pink grapefruit, rhubarb and white stone fruit; mouth-filling, saline minerality, subtle smoky French oak, bright acidity and a long, clean finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters; grilled or fatty fish (salmon, mackerel) with flavorful sauces; ceviche; Thai prawn curry or pad Thai; sushi/sashimi; roasted chicken; spicy falafel; Asian sweet-sour dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; cold maceration and gentle pressing. ~40–50% fermented in used 500L French oak (partial spontaneous fermentation) for 4–7 months; remainder fermented in stainless steel. Minimal intervention, no acid correction.

Vineyard Info
Founded in 2000 by María Luz Marín in Lo Abarca; family-run estate now led by winemaker Felipe Marín. Pioneer of Chilean coastal viticulture with focus on site expression and sustainable practices.