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“Dancyu” magazine, a Japanese publication known as one of the most famous and prestigious life-style magazine in that country, awarded Cono Sur Reserva Gewürztraminer with 97 points, the highest score in the competition “50 bottles of Best Value wine under 1500 yen (USD 17)”. Another recognized product was Cono Sur Reserva Pinot Noir 2008, which [...]
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Since quite a while, Cono Sur has started to be a part of some of the most popular tools offered by the” Web 2.0″. Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and in a short time Youtube are becoming a very important way of getting closer to our costumers and partners and to establish a sort of “face to [...]
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With two stands Cono Sur participated in the XVII version of the Wine Gala “I Wine You”, conducted from Thursday 3 and Saturday December 5 at the “Parque Bicentenario”, located in Vitacura, Santiago. In the event, organized by the Association of Wines of Chile, attended over 50 wineries, which shared space with specially designed areas [...]
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Last October, Cono Sur participated in the last version of the Expo Vino 2009, the most important viticultural event in Perú and South America, organized by the Wong supermarket chain. It was attended by over 200 international wineries, domestic producers and renowned winemakers, in addition to a large audience, including important people from business, culinary [...]
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On November the 11th the W Hotel, located in El Golf area in Santiago, opened with a huge party, attended by Chilean and international leading figures from business, politics and entertainment. For the occasion, the organizers selected wines from the best vineyards of Chile, among which Cono Sur Reserva range and Cono Sur Sparkling were [...]
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Talk of The Month

Pinot Noir has the reputation of being a hard to grow vine. It requires a special weather and a particular kind of terroir where to grow, as well as a very carefull manipulation at the wineries. Therefore, is not easy to find it in any place around the world. But, where does the Pinot reputation [...]
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Wine Press

Cono Sur wines are a triple threat: They are among the best bargains in the liquor store, and they are also organic and sustainable farmed. This spicy merlot is intense, with plum and cherry flavours.
Annie Reid and Kelly Robson / Chatelaine Magazine / Canada

A dazzling value, showing vibrancy, depth and complexity well beyond its price. The secret? Viognier was grafted onto chenin blanc vines that were planted in 1957; the old vines add intensity to the flavours. Expect lifted aromas of spearmint, starfruit and pepper. Light to mid-weight and zesty, with some typical Viognier bitterness. The 2009 should be just as good.
Toronto Eating & Drink Guide 2010 / Canada

This has been a general list staple for several years, offering decent pinot character at a price most producers can’t touch. The large old pinot vineyards at Cono Sur are so specialized that a new pinot-only winery was built this year. This has a generous cran-rhubarb flavours and a touch of perfume and oak toast. It’s medium-bodied, sweetish and rounded. Now to 2012.
Toronto Eating & Drink Guide 2010 / Canada

Concentrated flavours of black and red fruits are nicely balanced with soft tannins and a hint of oak. The wine aged for six month in 80 percent oak barrels and 20 percent stainless-steel tanks. All the grapes were hand harvested ant are 100% certified organic. The Cabernet Sauvignon definitely adds some richness and body to the wine, but the Carmenere flavours are still prominent.
Heather Stober / South Coast Today / USA

From Valle de Colchagua (Colchagua Valley), this wine has amazing spicy, nectarine, honey, grapefruit and orange aromas. The palate is lively with spicy, floral, ginger, orange, juicy melon flavours. Elegant and fun with lots of fruit. Consistently fine and the 2008 is one of the best yet.
Anthony Gismondi / Vancouver Sun / Canada

This is a typical Oregon Pinot Noir with hints of cherry, blackberry, red dirt and fragrant earth laced with violets. It’s pure, almost insanely clean.  Perfect, stunning, addictive.  Captures all that makes Pinot famous, but polishes it up into a structured masterpiece with crisp leather and wood layers. I do not know how one can make a better Pinot outside of Burgundy. This may be one of the finest Pinots you will ever drink.  Astounding, one of my most favorite wines, ever. 99 points.
Brainwines.com / USA

The Cono Sur brand has made impressions around the globe and when you taste this wine, you will know why. Light purplish red in color with sweet cherry, berry aromas and spicy, earthy notes. Similar juicy flavours touched up with earthy notes and mild tannins and medium acid estructure. Pleasant and pleasing fresh fruit finish.
Wilf Krutzmann / Canada

There is a peculiar mixture of varieties in this rich and hearty sparkling wine, but also has an excellent concentration in mouth, all framed by citric notes.
Patricio Tapia / Wikén Magazine / Chile

This Chardonnay has a generous nose of ripe pineapples and floral notes, in a juicy and super acid body. A bright example of the variety in Chile.
Patricio Tapia / Vinos & Más Magazine / Chile

World Wine Web

“I am always in search of wine with bicycles on their labels… And I happened across Cono Sur Cabernet Sauvignon. It was wonderful. Thanks for making such a great wine.”

Patricia, USA

“I lived in Chile between 1963 and 1965 and currently I live in Orlando, Florida. I’m enjoying a glass of “Cono Sur” Cabernet Sauvignon, I love it!!! Would love to know where these lovely grapes were grown… Maybe I was there! Thanks very much!!!”

Ilene, USA

“Last summer I was on holiday in France. In a nice village I saw a great looking old bicycle leaning against a wall. It was almost fully covered with leafs and bush, and I took a few pictures of it. At home I opened up a bottle of your Merlot. On the label I saw a bike looking just like the one on my photo, so I decided to mail you. The wine was great! It is definitely on my list of favourites.”

Rudo, The Netherlands

Behind the Scenes

Winemaker Matías Ríos goes for a ride with the Norwegian journalist Arne Ronold, through Santa Elisa Estate, in Chimbarongo.

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