OK, this is going to be a short and sweet review tonight. It’s another Chilean sauvignon blanc from Casablanca Valley, and another one that I totally dig. I don’t have a whole lot of background on the producer, Peñalolen, other than what we mentioned with the review of the 
Peñalolen cabernet sauvignon.
This is a nice example of a Casablanca Valley sauvignon blanc, with intense grapefruit and pineapple aromas over a vegetal aroma that I’d describe as pea pods and tomato leaf. In the mouth it’s a citrus hat trick with grapefruit, lemon and lime flavors. A little apple flavor comes in on the finish, but the grapefruit is still pretty powerful there too. The acidity is nice and crisp. Simply put, it’s a really tasty sauvignon blanc.
Wine: Peñalolen
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2009
Alcohol: 12.5%
Rating: 88
Price: $12.00
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Disclosure: This wine was received as a sample.