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William Cole Vineyards lies deep within Chile’s prestigious Casablanca Valley—often called “Chile’s Burgundy.” This cool climate vineyard near the coast, which is comprised of over 129 contiguous hectares, provides a long, warm growing season with cool nights to develop excellent acidity. Owned by Bill Cole and his Chilean family, the winery specializes in cool climate varieties, and the wines are crisp, clean and complex. The winery makes two lines: Albamar and Columbine Reserve.


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Albamar pays homage to the Casablanca Valley's foggy sunrise ("alba" means sunrise)
and the cooling breezes of the ocean ("mar" means ocean).

 

 


2012 Albamar Casablanca Sauvignon Blanc

This wine shows excellent fresh fruit character and flavors of meyer lemon and crisp apple. It is bone dry and very food friendly.

Suggested Retail: $12.00

William Cole Albamar Sauvignon Blanc Wine Label

Apaltagua Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Label


2012 Albamar Casablanca Chardonnay
This wine displays crispness with integrated flavors of pear and peach. Sleek and focused, it is a refreshing wine with medium weight and a touch of minerality.

Suggested Retail: $12.00

 


2011 Albamar Pinot Noir
Light-bodied, with flavors of cherry and ripe raspberry. Silky tannins on the finish.

Suggested Retail: $13.00

William Cole Albamar Pinot Noir Wine Label

Columbine Reserve:
Representing William Cole's finest wines, these reserve bottlings
are made from a single vineyard from hand-picked grapes.

 

William Cole Columbine Reserve Sauvignon Wine Label



2011 Columbine Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
Displays a nose of citrus and tropical fruit followed by notes of peach and white flowers on the palate. the full character of the cool Casablanca appellation is demonstrated by the balance of freshness, flavor and acidity.

Suggested Retail: $16.00

 


2010 Columbine Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

A wine of balance, finesse and ageability. On the nose, it has blackberry and coffee aromas. On the palate, it's full-bodied with black cherries and has outstanding length. Aged 12 months in fine-grained French oak.

Suggested Retail: $18.00
William Cole Columbine Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Label
 
William Cole Columbine Reserve Pinot Noir Wine Label



2010 Columbine Reserve Pinot Noir

All the Pinot Noir fruit comes from carefully tended vines owned by the William Cole family in the cool Casablanca Valley. Aged for six months in small oak casks, the wine retains all of its attractive fresh fruit character, combined with silky tannins and a long, complex finish. Perfect for lighter meals and tomato-based sauces.

Suggested Retail: $16.00

William Cole “Bill” Wines
:
William Cole has put his own name on these wines to express the quality and care put into the limited prodcution of this wine. Every step taken in the creation of this offering is made to the highest of winemaking standards from the grape to your glass. We trust you will agree that “Bill” has been true to his vision. Please accept his invitation enjoy these beautiful wines. .


 
2011 “Bill” Sauvignon Blanc
These select grapes come from the cool climate of the Casablanca Valley. Pale yellow with green tinits in the glass; Lime, grapefruit, herbs and mineral notes on the nose. Vibrant and fresh on the palate.

Suggested Retail: $27.00


91 points
! from The International Wine Review, January 2013: “...a beautiful mélange of lychee, guava and citrus aromas and flavors. Dense with a creamy palate and complex flavors.”

Bill SB

Bill CH

 



2011 “Bill” Chardonnay
Low yield grapes for this limited production are from the cool microclimates of the Casablanca Valley. The Bill Chardonnay is pale yellow with ripe pineapple , papaya and honey on the nose. Light oak lends a hint of grated coconut, refreshing on the palate with a persistent sweeteness.

Suggested Retail: $30.00


90 points! awarded in the upcoming Wine Enthusiast, summer 2013 issue.

90+ points, from The International Wine Review, January 2013: “...dry with tropical fruit on the nose and palate, chalky mineral, well balanced on the palate.”

2010 Bill Pinot Noir
Deep ruby red in the glass, the wine is abundant with aromas of ripe cherries and plum witha distinguishing presence of nutmeg, cinnamon accompanied by a pleasant minerality. Balanced acidity and a light body emphasize the intense fruit on the palate.

Suggested Retail: $16.00


91 points
! from the International Wine Review: “One of the better Pinot Noirs we've tasted from Chile. Dark cherry and an earth note on the nose... lovely velvet smooth feel... good balance and depth.”

Bill PN

 

 

 

 

 

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