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Hacienda Araucano 'Humo Blanco' Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Primary flavours

Kiwi

Lime Peel

Passionfruit

Pineapple

White Grapefruit

White Nectarine

Asparagus

Flint
Gunsmoke

Jalapeños

White Flower
Details
This ain’t your average Sauv Blanc - it’s vegan, organic, biodynamic, and partially aged in amphorae, which is basically ancient winemaking with futuristic vibes. Think jalapeño and asparagus, a spark of flint and gunsmoke, then boom! Lime peel, grapefruit, passionfruit, and a splash of pineapple. The texture? Rich, round, silky and oily but with high acidity keeping everything fresh and snappy. You could probably even age this badboy!
Few wine countries of the world possess an enterprising, exploratory, and pioneering spirit to match that of Chile. This vastly versatile and fascinating land is home to Hacienda Araucano, the winery of ambitious vintner Francois Lurton. Coming from a long line of French winemakers, Lurton arrived in Chile with the ambition to seek out the finest Chilean terroirs, and to find out just how far he could push his viticultural visions in this truly diverse part of the world. Lurton set to work planting vines in virgin vineyards, where grapes had never been grown before. Using his instincts, his ancestral knowledge and insight, and a boldness which typifies winemaking in Chile, he quickly managed to grow a beautiful array of red and white varietals, each of which have something vital to say about the soils on which they were cultivated. Awards soon followed, and Lurton’s decision to follow the principles of biodynamics easily set him apart from many of his competitors. These are wines made in harmony with nature, imbued with a sustainable spirit and an organic sensibility - ideal for getting closer than ever to the Chilean land and the flavours it imparts.
Few wine countries of the world possess an enterprising, exploratory, and pioneering spirit to match that of Chile. This vastly versatile and fascinating land is home to Hacienda Araucano, the winery of ambitious vintner Francois Lurton. Coming from a long line of French winemakers, Lurton arrived in Chile with the ambition to seek out the finest Chilean terroirs, and to find out just how far he could push his viticultural visions in this truly diverse part of the world. Lurton set to work planting vines in virgin vineyards, where grapes had never been grown before. Using his instincts, his ancestral knowledge and insight, and a boldness which typifies winemaking in Chile, he quickly managed to grow a beautiful array of red and white varietals, each of which have something vital to say about the soils on which they were cultivated. Awards soon followed, and Lurton’s decision to follow the principles of biodynamics easily set him apart from many of his competitors. These are wines made in harmony with nature, imbued with a sustainable spirit and an organic sensibility - ideal for getting closer than ever to the Chilean land and the flavours it imparts.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, very fruity, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Lolol Valley
country
Chile
Grape type
Sauvignon Blanc
Wine Maker
Hacienda Araucano
Alcohol
13%
Vintage
2024
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Cold 5°C-8°C
collection
Pairing guide
This is the kind of wine that doesn’t just pair with food - it elevates it, compliments it, then asks it what it’s doing after dinner. It’s zippy, textural, and totally gastronomy-focused, so you’re gonna want dishes with bold flavours, zesty vibes, and serious texture. First up, Peruvian ceviche with white fish - obviously. The citrus in the dish syncs with that lime-peel tang, while the fish just melts into the wine’s minerally, smoky vibe. Or try pan-seared scallops with a lime butter sauce and a handful of peppery rocket - the sweet-meets-zingy combo is basically a love song for this wine. Add a bit of grilled pineapple salsa on the side and you've got a winner. Plant-based? Roast some asparagus and zucchini, top with vegan jalapeño aioli, and serve it on a warm quinoa salad with a squeeze of lime. Basically, if it's fresh, zingy, herby, or plays with texture, this is you wine.
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Food

Lots of Herbs

White Fish

Vietnamese

Green Beans

Noodles

Thai Cuisine
Tastes

Light

Spicy
Moods

Always A Winner

Relaxed
Seasons

Summer

Spring
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