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Álvaro
Espinoza is one of the finest winemakers in South America today,
as well as one of the foremost biodynamic
winemakers in the world. His celebrated wine Antiyal is often
referred to as Chile's first “garage wine.” Antiyal
produces fewer than 400 cases of wine a year in the sleepy Maipo
Valley town of Alta Jahuel. Antiyal—a Mapuche word that
means “sons of the sun” is a homegrown project of
Álvaro Espinoza, one of Chile’s leading winemakers.
It’s so homegrown that the one-acre vineyard around Espinoza’s
house supplies some of the wine's biodynamic grapes. That site
contributes the Cabernet Sauvignon to the plummy, smoky, herb-accented
Antiyal blend; the Syrah and Carmenère come from two
other Maipo vineyards.
The talented Espinoza also produces Kuyen, which he refers to
as his “baby
Antiyal.” Kuyen, which means “moon” in the Chilean
native language Mapuche, is made by Espinoza and his wife Marina
on their small estate in the Maipo Valley. It is a wine made
to honor “the ancient traditions and cosmic vision of
the people of the earth.”
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2010
Antiyal
Among
the very best wines being produced in South America, a “garage
wine” from the celebrated Chilean winemaker Álvaro
Espinoza. Made with an organic blend of 47% Carmenère,
29% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 24% Syrah. Aged in French barrels
for twelve months, then cellared in the bottle for six months.
Fewer than 1,000 cases are produced each year. The 2010 vintage received 94 points from Michael Franz, noteable wine critique.
Antiyal 2010 was recently awarded 93 points! from the Wine Advocate: “Very expressive: well defined bouquet with blackberry leaf, crushed stone and limestone. The palate is medium bodied with super-fine tannins. It is very well balanced with grace and poise towards the natural, refined blackberry and sea salt tinged finish... another beautiful wine from Alvaro.” Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2012
Suggested
Retail: $75.00
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