Carolina Wine Brands is one of Chile's leading wine groups and producer of five brands: Santa Carolina, Casablanca, Ochagavia, Antares, and Finca el Origen in Argentina. Controlled by the Larraín family, CWB is part of the Watt's S.A. agribusiness group.
Brands of a unique, differentiating character allow CWB to be a player in all market segments, with a wide portfolio that spans from wines for day-to-day consumption to Ultra Premium and icon wines. CWB owns 2,000 hectares of vineyards in the main wine valleys of Chile and Argentina.
Since 2007, CWB owns a subsidiary in the U.S. and in 2010, the Company opened an office in Shanghai, China, which is operated by two executives. With exports to over 90 countries, CWB has overall sales in excess of 3 million cases or USD 72.0 million, approximately.
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Chile » Leyda Valley
Wine Spectator 90 “There’s good weight to the finely textured flavors of dark cherry, raspberry and steak tartar in this red, which is creamy and spicy
“Pale amber with aromas of toasted pears and citrus notes. Smooth texture, balanced acidity, flavors of lemon, mandarin orange, and creme brulee.”-Winemaker’s Notes “The year
71aChile » Rapel Valley
James Suckling 92 “Very fresh and juicy, this has a neat array of ripe darker plums and berries with a floral edge, too. The palate has
"Hues of garnet in the glass with aromas of strawberries and red currants with notes of licorice. Medium body and balanced structure of smooth acidity
Wine Spectator 90 "Juicy and rich, with finely sculpted flavors of dark currant, red plum and boysenberry, backed by medium-weight tannins. Chocolate and spice fill the
Wine Enthusiast 91 "This Cabernet delivers a complete package at an incredibly attractive price. Aromas of mocha, graphite and vanilla play nicely with core berry scents.
Wine Spectator 90 " This red has a massive structure that imparts a brooding profile. Dense flavors of plum, dried raspberry and dark chocolate help offset
Wine Enthusiast 89 "Dense and dark smelling, with coconut, tobacco, perfumed berry fruit and leather aromas. Feels powerful and layered, with tough tannins and a rugged
Wine Enthusiast 87 "Fresh, clean and showing nice white-fruit aromas along with a hint of sweetness. For the most part, this bargain-priced wine hits the spot.
James Suckling 92 "A soft and flavorful chardonnay with cooked apple, hints of cream and lightly toasted oak. Full to medium body, excellent fruit. Drink now."~JS "The
Wine Enthusiast 90 "Smooth and dark on the nose, this exudes a deep, earthy accent of lead pencil. The palate is firm, tannic and layered, with
Wine Enthusiast 91 "This is dark and pointed on the nose, with graphite, mint, peppercorn and creamy oak aromas supporting herbal berry fruit scents. The palate
Wine Enthusiast 90 "Ripe, almost candied aromas of berry fruits are offset by creamy oak scents and a touch of olive. This is chunky, weighty and
"Dark ruby red with complex bouquet of chocolate, cassis, blueberry, snuff and notes of cigar box. Intense in the mouth with silky tannins hints of
The Wine Advocate 90 "The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva de Familia has aromas of ripe cherries in liqueur intermixed with more herbal ones and also some
"Hues of garnet in the glass with aromas of strawberries and red currants with notes of licorice. Medium body and balanced structure of smooth acidity
The Wine Advocate 90 "The dark, opaque and concentrated 2014 Carmenere Reserva de Familia manages what is difficult to achieve with the grape: freshness. It does
James Suckling 91 “Tight and juicy with blackberry and bitter chocolate character. Medium body, tight tannins and a savory finish.”-JS “Santa Carolina Reserva de Familia Cabernet Sauvignon
James Suckling 92 “Plum and berry aromas with some burnt orange undertones. Fresh herb, too. Full body, juicy and layered. A delicious wine. Needs time to
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