Echeverria, Gran Reserva Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley, 2013

This Curicó-based winery is one of Chile’s more traditional names in wine; the family boasts both Basque and French heritage. The house style of Roberto Echeverría and son Roberto Jr combines a typical Chilean intensity with an unashamedly old-school elegance and ageworthiness. This coastal Pinot Noir, though sourced far from the winery, is evidence of an assured hand, showing great development and charm. Some malty development overlaying the dried and juicy fresh fruit. A foodie style, in an elegant way. A developed Pinot Noir that needs drinking with food – beautiful stuff.   Peter Richards MW<br /> Elegant, with light baked herbs and leafy notes, plus dried and fresh red fruit. Fine abundant tannin and classy maturity. Very focused, pure and savoury. Accomplished and elegant in age, but perhaps needs some food. Love this!   Patricio Tapia <br /> Evolved, but still with lovely tannin structure and vibrant acidity. Very attractive and enjoyable indeed.   Dirceu Vianna Junior MW <br /> Showing its age – at its peak of drinking – but the bouquet is elegant, restrained and complex akin to an old world wine. Lovely tertiary notes and silky texture.