2014 Errazuriz Carmenere Kai

2014 Errazuriz Carmenere Kai

2014 Errazuriz Carmenere Kai Despite cool growing conditions, this version of Kai shows raisiny, fully ripe aromas of loamy blackberry combined with graphite. A rich palate is grounded by good acidity, while flavors of lemony oak, olive, mocha and vanilla work alongside core berry. On the finish, chocolaty notes blend with residual black-fruit flavors surround this 2014 vintage.

Errazuriz Max

Don Maximiano Errázuriz founded Viña Errázuriz in 1870. With his great vision for the future and his innovative, pioneering spirit, he planted the first French grape varieties in the Aconcagua Valley. His initiative and creativity were handed down to future generations and, in just over a century, his descendants consolidated the winery and positioned their wines among the world’s most noteworthy. Here, we invite you to get to know some of the main landmarks that have shaped the history of this family vineyard, currently one of the best examples of successful winemaking in Chile.

For over a century, Viña Errázuriz’s Historic Winery in Panquehue has remained a symbol of the forward thinking vision, initiative and entrepreneurial spirit shown by its founder, Don Maximiano Errázuriz. Its construction, which began in 1870 under the guidance of a French winemaker, took over 14 years and incorporated the latest technology of the time.

The winery was built as a two-storey structure. The excavation and construction of its huge cellar rooms alone took five years. The thick underground walls, built with bricks and mortar (a kind of cement made of egg whites and sand), have stood the test of time and have allowed the wine to be kept there in large casks made of raulí (a native Chilean tree) at a constant temperature of 12 to 14º C.

Still in use, this winery today houses a historic collection of wines. There are about 400 bottles of each of the vineyard’s iconic wines, which allows having a valuable record and an opportunity to experience the vineyard’s evolution through the years.