We were so impressed by the wines of Errazuriz at our last dinner with Magui Chadwick  that we have decided to host another dinner with some of their new releases.

The Errazuriz Estate was founded in 1870 in the Aconcagua Valley in Chile. Don Maximiano Errazuriz, the founder, planted the first French vines in this region and it is widely considered as the premier family wine estate of Chile.

The Aconcagua valley’ is affected by cool ocean breezes, hot sunshine and rocky soils, this provides the ideal conditions for growing high-quality grapes such as Chardonnay,Pinot Noir Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines have intense flavours and a perfect balance of acidity and tannins.

We tasted 6 of their wines including their premium selections from a variety of grapes and vintages over a three course matched tasting dinner in Frederick’s private room.

Apéritif

Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs NV

Lovely Zesty and biscuity 100% Chardonnay 4 years on Lees

With starter

Tomato & mozarella arancini

Aconcagua Costa Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Nice texture taught capsicum notes hints of passion fruit

Aconcagua Costa Chardonnay 2021

ripe fresh great balance and some vanilla notes

Steak, chips, chimichuri sauce

Aubergine parmigiana

With main course

Max Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 vintage in magnum

Blackcurrant fruit and leaf

Don Maximiano Founders Reserve 2018

Rich layered and complex delicious now but built to Mature

Dessert

Tarte tatin, vanilla ice cream

Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2019