Our first container of wines from Vina Chocalan in San Antonio Valley, Chile is on it's way and should arrive by the first week of April 2011. I previously wrote about my visit at the winery in chile. The make very interesting wines and I believed in the work of their wine maker.
I just received an e-mail from the winery yesterday telling me that during a dinner of President Barak Obama and the President of Chile that the wines of Vina Chocalan were served.
Viña Chocalán was present at the dinner with Barack Obama
On Monday the 21st of March, a dinner took place in Santiago de Chile, in the government palace, La Moneda, in honor of United States President, Barack Obama.
Viña Chocalán was selected with two of its wines, to pair with the four course meal prepared by the prestigious cater Sofía Jottar.
Both presidents, Chilean and U.S., had the chance to taste the 2009 Pinot Noir Gran Reserva, from Viña Chocalán, Maipo Valley. It is a delicate wine, with high varietal tipicity and elegance. Fresh, silky, with soft tannins and ripe black cherry framed by delicate species and toasty notes, due to its ageing in French oak barrels.
The second wine chosen was the 2009 Chardonnay Chocalán Malvilla. The vineyard is located just 4 km from the Pacific Ocean; this Terroir gives to the wines its particular essence.
The cool climate, the breeze coming from the sea, the roots growing in soils with presence of shells and marine fossils made this Chardonnay to be known as one of the best in Chile.
Discover in each glass the real harmony between fruity notes, minerals, smoky and crunchy freshness. A mouth well structured, showing complexity and velvety tones; great character and refinement.
The Malvilla Chocalan wines are the perfect paring for delicious seafood coming from the Chilean coast.
