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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).
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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
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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 |
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2011
Albamar Pinot Noir
Light-bodied, with flavors of cherry and ripe raspberry. Silky
tannins on the finish.
Suggested
Retail: $13.00
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Columbine
Reserve:
Representing William
Cole's finest wines, these reserve bottlings
are made from
a single vineyard from hand-picked grapes. |
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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
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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
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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. .
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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.”
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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.”
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