Espinos y Cardos, Los Espinos Sauvignon Blanc Reserva, Central Valley, Chile, 2024

Producer Profile

Located between the mountains and the sea, Espinos y Cardos looks to craft subtle, pure expressions of classic international varieties for its white and red wines.

Drawing on vineyards in Casablanca and Curico, Los Espinos combines cutting-edge winemaking with regional typicity to provide a range that relects the beating heart of the country.

Viticulture

Sandy and permeable soil type, conduction system of espalier and pergola with yields of 12-13 t/ha. Pruning by hand to maintain a vigorous canopy, which helps gain a better acid levels and protection of the berries from the sun. Night mechanical harvesting. Coastal Vineyards 2km from the South Pacific Ocean with cooling maritime breezes.

Winemaking

The free run juice is drained and pressed to taste and pressings kept separate. A combination of warm and very cool fermentations, using selected yeast strains. Complex yeast lees work to give palate weight and different treatments of the component wines to give structure and balance.

Tasting Note

A vibrant expression of Chilean terroir — this pale yellow Sauvignon Blanc opens with lifted aromas of tropical fruits, delicately layered with fresh green notes of cut grass. On the palate, it’s bright and juicy, with refreshing citrus energy that carries into a long, mouth-watering finish. A wine that feels as alive as the landscape it comes from — crisp, modern, and effortlessly enjoyable.

Food Matching

A lovely drink on its own or with salads, fish or white meat dishes.