2008 Cucao Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley, Chile

Cucao is located in the Casablanca Valley, two hours to the West of Santiago. Hand-picked grapes and specially selected local yeasts are used; thereafter half of the wine is held for six months in stainless steel; the other half in medium-toast French and American oak. The final blend is made seven months after the harvest. This is a fresh and vibrant Chilean Chardonnay which marries pineapple and white peach aromas with zingy citrus notes. Honest and approachable, this is a fine every-day quaffer!
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)