Early 2020 Santa Rita harvest “most memorable and particularly challenging”

Santa Rita Estates (SRE) has pronounced the 2020 harvest as the “most memorable” but also as “particularly challenging within the context in which it developed”.

Early harvest for Santa Rita as heat wave bites

A heat wave in South America has had a dramatic impact on the country’s grape harvest, according to a mid-harvest report from leading producer Santa Rita.

Tim Atkin MW releases 2020 Chile report

Tim Atkin MW, Harpers columnist and leading UK wine writer, has released his 2020 Chile report.

Q&A: Charles Tyler, Paladar

Tim Atkin MW: Taking wine to the limit

The life jacket seemed like a good idea, given the size of the launch and the strength of the wind barreling down the jetty. Nervously, I climbed on board and prepared for the final leg of a journey that had started more than 1,000km away in Santiago with a flight to Puerto Montt. From there, I’d taken a ferry to the Isla Grande de Chiloé and driven to Quicavi on its eastern coast. Now it was time to visit the tiny island of Añihué, home to one of the most remote and unusual vineyards in the world.

CyT first wine producer to certify its native forests under FSC standards

Concha y Toro (CyT) has announced it has become the first wine producer to certify its native forests under Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standards - a certification for the owners of forests who aim to ensure their conservation.

Championing Chile

There have been plenty of emerging highlights, but Chile stills needs to push its premium offerings says Andrew Catchpole.

Santa Rita renews partnership with the IMW

Santa Rita Estates (SRE) has announced it will continue to form part of the Institute of Master of Wine’s (IMW) international supporter community for a further three years. 

Hallgarten boosts portfolio with Chilean and Oz producers

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has expanded its portfolio with two new producers - Chile’s Undurraga and Australia’s Tahbilk.

Roust Group increases Concha y Toro sales in Russia and Poland by 68%

Concha y Toro is celebrating a burst of successful trading in Russia and Eastern Europe via its distribution partner, Roust – with hints of further expansion in the near future.

Santa Rita renews Arsenal deal

Chile’s Santa Rita winery has signed up for a second three-year partnership with Arsenal football club.

New association in works to highlight Leyda’s cool climate

A new members association is underway to highlight the unique terroir of up and coming wine region Leyda and its surrounding vineyards as a destination for premium coastal climate wines.

Santa Rita appoints UK export manager

Santa Rita Estates (SRE) has appointed Alex Kennedy to the role of UK export manager.

Bibendum-PLB takes trophy at annual Santa Rita Arsenal event

The annual Santa Rita 120 Arsenal Experience was won this year by a team from Bibendum-PLB.

Santa Rita says $25m investment in sustainability will pay long-term dividends

South American producer Santa Rita Estates (SRE) says it doesn’t regret ploughing $25 million USD into sustainability initiatives over the past five years, despite sustainable and organic cues having less sway with consumers.

Bancroft expands organic menu

Bancroft Wines has expanded its organic menu with the addition of Chilean Nuevo Mundo.

Concha gears up to join ‘wine in can’ category

Concha y Toro (CyT) is poised to become the latest wine producer to turn to the can as the increasingly popular format continues to gather momentum in the UK.

Santa Rita harvest reveals yields down, quality up

Santa Rita’s 2019 harvest has produced lower yields than normal but higher quality grapes, according to a report from the South American producer.

Amathus signs exclusive distribution deal for De Gras

Amathus Drinks has signed a deal as the exclusive distributor of Chilean wine brand De Gras, previously distributed by Enotria.

CyT premium wines deliver growth

Concha y Toro (CyT) UK has reported “sizeable value growth” from its premium wines.