Chilean estate Casa Silva really are a top producer of wine. Speak to our friend Johnny, shipper of their wines and he’ll leave you without any shred of doubt that Casa Silva are the single greatest producer of wine in the entire world. His conviction and passion for the wines really makes you believe this fact is 100% true and like I’ve said before, it’s people like this that make being in the wine trade such joy to be a part of. I’m sure I’ve written about Casa Silva in past columns but our latest visit from Johnny yielded yet another thrilling range of wines. Rio del Mar is an entry level label that comes under the Casa Silva umbrella and boy what a pair of wines. A Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc. Just knowing that the wines are made by Casa Silva gives me absolute confidence in them and this week you simply have to give the Rio del Mar Sauvignon Blanc (£7.50) a try. Already one of the best value wines I’ve tried in ages based simply on quality of production but I’ve got better news, the wine also tastes brilliant. Lively on the nose with ripe green melon notes. On the palate it has excellent fresh acidity with notes of mango and citrus fruits.
Rio del Mar Sauvignon Blanc
For DoddieAid 2024 teams of cyclists from all over the UK propelled themselves across Europe through the bitter March weather to reach Rome ahead of the Scotland v Italy Six Nations match on 9th March.
