Founded in 1892 by French wine pioneer and ancestor Emilio Bouchon, Casa Silva is now owned by Mario Silva and family — the fifth generation of winemakers. Many of the vines planted are over 90 years old, carried over from Bordeaux, pre-phylloxera, by the first generation. Previously selling their juice to larger, bulk wineries, Casa Silva began a bold, estate bottling program in 1997. Now, the Silva family are viewed as leaders of the new generation of premium wine producers, and their wines have received international acclaim.

Well-regarded for intense and exceptionally high quality red wines, the Colchagua Valley is situated in the southern part of Chile’s Rapel Valley, with many of the best vineyards lying in the foothills of the Coastal Range. Heavy French investment and cutting-edge technology in both the vineyard and the winery has been a boon to the local viticultural industry, which already laid claim to ancient vines and a textbook Mediterranean climate.

We will sample:

Casa Silva 1912 Vines Sauvignon Gris 2020 — A rarely-seen varietal harvested from vines planted in 1912 with beautiful elegance and balance. Pale yellow with green hues. On the nose, delicate melon aromas and mineral notes. On the palate, fresh, good body, very good acidity and notes of ripe green melon. 13.5% ABV. $24.99/$8.50

Casa Silva Colchagua Carmenere 2020 — Bright and intense ruby red. Aromas of black cherries and plums with hints of spices. Round and powerful on the palate with sweet soft tannins and balanced acidity. Long finish. 14% ABV. $24.99/$8.50

See you Friday!!