Reviews & Ratings

2005 Viu Manent Sauvignon Blanc "Secreto"

Winery: Viu Manent

Vintage: 2005

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Secreto"

Wine Category: Sauvignon Blanc

Grape blend: 85% Sauvignon Blanc & 15% other undisclosed varieties

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Colchagua Valley

State or country: Chile

Price: $13

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 88 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.99-87)

Review date: July 12, 2008

Wine Review: Here’s a little secret. The 2005 “Secreto” Sauvignon Blanc from Viu Manent is Very Good. So good it finished in third place in our recent blind tasting. This pale yellow wine opens with a honey and anise like bouquet with hints of lavender. On the palate, this medium bodied wine is balanced, zippy, with green apple flavors and lots of minerality. The finish is quite dry and lingers nicely. The panel placed this wine with lemon chicken. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Lifted kiwi and green melon notes dominate on the nose giving way to riper more tropical papaya, passion fruit and nectarine flavours in the mouth. A bright, zesty acidity imparts excellent structure and length.

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