Sauzal Vineyard
Empedrado – Maule Valley
Carignan / Garnacha / Mataró
2014 – Lot #55
Carignan – 3 barrels
Garnacha – 2 barrels
Mataró – 1 barrel
1694 bottles filled
November of 2o15
“The nose is fresh and has tantalising aromas of blueberries, violets, orange peel, raspberry leaf and aniseed with a touch of aromatic herbs that provide freshness. The palate is electric, with citric acidity, ultra-fine tannins and very good length. This is both rustic and elegant, wild and subtle. This is a superb, fresh, Mediterranean blend that shows what the Maule is capable of.” — Luis Gutierrez
Acidity (g / l) 7,13
pH 3,05
Residual Sugar (g / l) 2,37
Alcohol (% vol) 13,5
In a nutshell:
- One of eleven wines from single parcels
- Grower / partner grown by Nivaldo Morales in Sauzal
- ancestral farming by hand and horse, with traditional methods of the Secano Costero
- naturally fermented with native yeasts in open-top fermenters using punch-down
- Sauzal sits on the Coastal Range of mountains (much older and slower to cool than the Andes the sub-soils have cracked granite beneath that allow roots to get deep into cracks
- Barrel-aged two winters in French Barrels (various cooperages, 2 + uses– no new wood)
This wine was grown by a small farmer in the Maule. It was farmed by hand and horse with traditional methods of dry-farming 70+ year old vines with vines.
This wine is a tribute to the resilience of the ploughmen farmers of the Maule who have been stewards of the vines since colonial times. The 55th wine we have produced since 2001 it is thus labelled Lot # 55
T a s t i n g N o t e s
“Fresh, broad shouldered and well-braced”
“Floral junipery nose— firm mouth like a stone fist in a velvet glove”
“Soft and velvety with hints of dark fruits and spices. Some walnut. Medium to full body, round tannins and a savoury finish. Funky old vine wine.” — James Suckling
Carignan #gwcosauzal #gwcoharvest2017 #gwcolately ...
GWCo la semana con las bandas (UPA prepara para su set con GWCo) #gwcogente #gwcoharvest #gwcosauzal ...
Garnacha from Caliboro does put a smile on one's face. #gwcogente #gwcoharvest2016 #gwcosauzal ...
Made by hand -- capable hands, expert hands #gwcoharvest2016 #gwcosauzal ...
And the pick continues -- Sauzal #gwcoharvest2016 #gwcosauzal #gwcogente ...
Almost finished #gwcoharvest2016 #gwcosauzal ...
La Cuadrilla wrapping it up #gwcoharvest2016 #gwcosauzal ...
And we have brilliant sun for a picking day in Sauzal #gwcoharvest2016 #gwcosauzal ...
Some green harvesting of the pampanos -- small green bunches that won't ripen and we need this energy to help ripen the principal fruit! #gwcosauzal ...
The rain did not cooperate today but the colours did #gwcoharvest2016 #gwcosauzal ...
Carignan from Sauzal vineyard #gwcoharvest2016 #gwcosauzal ...
Note burned hillside in background ;-(, #gwcosauzal ...
Picking Sauzal Garnacha with Nivaldo #gwcoharvest2017 #gwcosauzal ...
Great morning light on fruit #gwcosauzal #gwcoharvest2017 ...
Picking Sauzal #gwcoharvest2016 #gwcosauzal ...
Early morning start - Carignan with Nivaldo hoy dia. #gwcosauzal #gwcsauzalvineyard ...
Great day for light hunting -- as well as the Carignan! #gwcosauzal #gwcsauzalvineyard #gwcoharvest2017 ...
Gorgeous fruit in Sazual cut yesterday. Niva is smiling ear to ear as we cut more kilos of better fruit than ever. #gwcoharvest2017 #gwcosauzal #gwcosauzalvineyard ...
Black and white and red all over #gwcoharvest2016 #gwcosauzal ...
Personalities : "wanted in Texas" #gwcoharvest2016 #gwcosauzal ...
Gratuitous logo shot for Matt #gwcoharvest2016 #gwcosauzal ...
And the picking went on .... #gwcoharvest2016 #gwcosauzal ...
Robinson doing his exploding basket trick #gwcoharvest2016 #gwcosauzal #gwcogente ...
Personalities out picking with us today #gwcoharvest2016 #gwcosauzal ...
C r i t i c s N o t e s
Descorchados 2017 Patricio Tapia
Sauzal Vineyard Carignan/Garnacha/Mataró 2014 Lot #55 – 95 Pts
De aromas un tanto más maduros y algunos leves torrados. La boca es recia y jugosísima, ideal para esos cerdos cocidos a la llama por horas y horas.
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate # 23o
Sauzal Vineyard Maule Valley Carignan, Garnacha & Mataró 2014 – Lot # 55 – 93 Pts
The 2014 Sauzal Vineyard is also a field blend of Carignan, Garnacha and Mataró (Monastrell) from the vineyard of Nivaldo Morales in Sauzal on degraded granite soils that allow roots to get deep into cracks. Tannins in 2015 were a little bit firmer than normal and the wines in general a little denser. Nivaldo cultivates his vineyards in an ancestral way, by hand and horse. A small portion of the grapes were kept with whole stems and stomped by feet and resulted in more tannic and slightly higher volatile acidity that complemented the rest of the barrels. It’s more powerful, with flowers, spices and something earthy, resinous even. The palate is medium to full-bodied with balance in a slightly XL way, lifted by great acidity. 1,694 bottles were produced from three barrels of Carignan, two of Garnacha and one of Mataró. It was bottled in November 2015. Drink 2017–2027 – Luis Gutierrez
James Suckling .com May 25th 2017
Sauzal Vineyard Maule Valley Carignan, Garnacha & Mataró Field-blend 2014 – Lot # 55 – 93 Pts
Soulful red with juicy and earth with meat and berry. Full body and beautiful. Long and flavorful. Juicy and intense.
Notes on Previous Vintages from this parcel
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #222 Dec 2015
Sauzal Vineyard Carignan/Garnacha/Mataró Field Blend 2013 Lot #45 – 94 Pts
I visited an amazing vineyard from a grower called Nivaldo Morales with Derek Mossman, an old vineyard planted mostly with País and some Carignan, and some País vines were regrafted to Garnacha, Mataró (Monastrell) and Garnacha (Grenache). The 2013 Lot #45 Carignan Garnacha Mataró Field Blend is sourced from that Sauzal vineyard in the Maule Valley. A very similar wine is also sold in the United Kingdom as The Ploughmen. The nose is fresh and has tantalizing aromas of blueberries, violets, orange peel, raspberry leaf and aniseed with a touch of aromatic herbs that provide freshness. The palate is electric, with citric acidity, ultra-fine tannins and very good length. This is both rustic and elegant, wild and subtle. None of these wines show any alcohol or wood. This is a superb, fresh, Mediterranean blend that shows what the Maule is capable of. Bravo! Around 2,500 bottles were produced. Drink 2015 – 2021 Luis Gutierrez
Descorchados 2016 Patricio Tapia
LOT # 45 SAUZAL VINEYARD
Carignan, Garnacha, Mataró 2013
Dominado por una acidez deliciosa, este tinto se mueve con nervio por la boca, como su tuviera su propia luz. Delicioso. 93 pts Patricio Tapia
Tim Atkin MW
Sauzal Vineyard Carignan/Garnacha/Mataró Field Blend 2014 Lot #55 – 91 Pts
Pictures of this vineyard taken over the past few years:
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Another classic of Nivaldo Morales by @matt.wilson.gc #gwcosauzalvineyard (we do not recommend speeding through a vineyard in car truck or horse, but a moment is moment and with hat captured in mid-air it is hard not to smile with the spirit... ...
Monastrell by any other name would be: Mataro, Mataró, Alcayata, Balzac Noir, Catalan, Espagnen, Espar, Garrut, Gayata, Mourvede, Mourvedon, Mourvedre, Negria or Ros… #gwcosauzalvineyard ...
With Nivaldo Morales ten years ago (almost) after grafting Garnacha and Mataró next his Cariñena #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcoharvest
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#chileanwine
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#regiondelmaule
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Filling in hillside Garnacha / rellenando con plantitas Garnacha #gwcosauzalvineyard ...
Tripped on this little drama today shot with an old GoPro Hero 3 #gwcosauzalvineyard ...
.......el futuro de la agricultura es volver al origen y garagewineco lo tiene MÁS q claro 👏👏🙏 por acá #nivaldo en pleno “farming” 👌donde nacen las joyas de Sauzal 💅 salud !! #gwcosauzalvineyard #sommlife ...
Cortando fruta ya Garnacha Sauzal Vineyard #gwcoharvest2020
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Melga larga / long long row garnacha #gwcoharvest2020
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Everyone wants their picture taken with Nivaldo #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcoharvest2018 ...
Picking in Sauzal #gwcoharvest2018 #gwcosauzalvineyard capturing #fieldworks with @matt.wilson_gc #drone #dji #video #aerial @bibendumwine ...
Picking in Sauzal #gwcoharvest2018 #gwcosauzalvineyard ...
On the road early— early bird gets s the better fruit temp. #gwcoharvest2018 #gwcosauzalvineyard #video #wine ...
Picking in Sauzal #gwcoharvest2018 #gwcosauzalvineyard ...
Picking in Sauzal #gwcoharvest2018 #gwcosauzalvineyard and working with @matt.wilson_gc to capture the growing year with Garage ...
Our work party take 5 #gwcofieldworks @bibendumwine #gwcoharvest2018 #gwcosauzalvineyard Photo by @matt.wilson_gc @bibendumwine @gwcofieldcraft ...
Garnacha from Sauzal first pass picking -- note 5 plant rows left behind (too close to the fire) #gwcosauzalvineyard ...
Gorgeous fruit in Sazual cut yesterday. Niva is smiling ear to ear as we cut more kilos of better fruit than ever. #gwcoharvest2017 #gwcosauzal #gwcosauzalvineyard ...
Early morning ploughing Sauzal Vineyard vintage 2o18 Nivaldo Morales - Drone video by : @matt.wilson_gc #djiphantom3 #maule #wine #patrimonialwines #carignan #garnacha #mataro #gwcosauzalvineyard ...
Help from the next generation today #gwcoharvest17 #gwcosauzalvineyard ...
Yours truly in Sauzal #gwcoharvest2018 #gwcosauzalvineyard capturing light and images of the early #fieldworks with @matt.wilson_gc #drone #dji #video #aerial @movichile @movilatienda @bibendumwine ...
Poda hecha ha llegado el momento meter con arado #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcotrabajosdecampo ...
A productive day in #gwcosauzal #gwcoharvest2017 #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcogente ...
Out early in Sauzal #gwcoharvest2018 #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcofam ...
Caminando in Sauzal Vineyard #gwcosauzalvineyard ...
No filter required Sauzal Vineyard Nivaldo & Otelia #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcoharvest2018 #gwcofieldworks ...
Sauzal panorama Nivaldo & Otelia & neighbors #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcoharvest2018 #gwcofieldworks ...
Nivaldo Morales vigneron, farmer, steward of the land #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcoharvest2018 #gwcofam @bibendumwine ...
And it’s back to Sauzal today for the Carignan at Nivaldo’s. Reduced team small truck and terrific fruit ahead! #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcoharvest2018 #gwcofieldworks ...
Little boxes on the hillside
Little boxes Garnacha ticky-tacky
Little boxes on the hillside... #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcoharvest2017 #gwcolately ...
Saludos : greetings from Sauzal Vineyard Nivaldo & The Gang #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcoharvest2018 #gwcofieldcraft ...
José hard at work Sauzal Vineyard #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcoharvest2018 #gwcofieldworks ...
Self portrait on Cariñena - Sauzal Vineyard #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcoharvest2018 #gwcofieldcraft ...
Pais Sauzal - #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcoharvest2018 #gwcofam ...
Youngest pictured here in #gwcosauzalvineyard last week offering to go picking with me this week -- anything to avoid going back to school tomorrow! ...
Radel canastero (and scribner ) Sauzal Vineyard #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcoharvest2018 #gwcofieldworks ...
Nivaldo salutes Sauzal Vineyard #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcoharvest2018 #gwcofieldworks ...
Early pickings - #gwcoharvest2018 #gwcofam #gwcosauzalvineyard ...
Two “canasteros” not to be confused with the pickers who fill the baskets these gents carry. #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcoharvest2018 #gwcofam ...
Don Radel - canastero extraordinario Sauzal Vineyard Nivaldo & Otelia #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcoharvest2018 #gwcofieldworks ...
This is a test Do not adjust your set— if the mug on this one didn’t already break said set. #gwcofam #gwcosauzalgarnacha #gwcosauzalvineyard #pitytheoldmantryingtobeahipster ...
Yes I was ridiculed for playing with my silly camera by people doing the real work— karma got even when I pinched a tire with 15oo kgs on as I left Nivaldo’s farm. #gwcoharvest2018 #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcofam ...
Punching down Garnacha 2o18 #gwcosauzalgarnacha #gwcosauzalvineyard ...
Rare shot of Nivaldo without his lid! Picking in Sauzal #gwcoharvest2018 #gwcosauzalvineyard #video @bibendumwine @goprocl @gopro #goprowine ...
Cariñena in Sauzal Vineyard Nivaldo & Otelia #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcoharvest2018 #gwcofieldworks ...
Canastero in action #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcofam #gwcoharvest2018 @movilatienda ...
Nivaldo has found new transportation : a Jet Pack #gwcosauzalvineyard ...
Hangin with Don Niva this afternoon #gwcosauzalvineyard ...
Don Álvaro Canastero Extraordinario #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcoharvest2020 ...
Don Alonso saluda comienza cosecha en Sauzal #gwcoharvest2020
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Garnacha from Sauzal Vineyard #gwcoharvest2020
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Fly-by over Cariñena from Sauzal —- in the tank #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcoharvest2020 ...
Garnacha negra hiding from the sun #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcoharvest2020 ...
Why follow the harvest from home or office when you can follow the harvest from the picking box? #gwcoharvest2019 #gwcosauzalvineyard #gopro #goprochile #goprowine #mauleadicto #regiondelmaule #winesofchile ...
Canasteros take a break while harvesters start into the next section #gwcoharvest2019 #gwcosauzalvineyard ...
Cortando Garnacha con Nivaldo y Equipo Sauzal-Puico-Truqui #gwcoharvest2020
#gwcosauzalvineyard
#weaponsgradegarnacha #weaponsgradegrenache ...
Don Álvaro Canastero Extraordinario #gwcoharvest2020
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Tête a tête with Don Nivaldo talking frosts ;-(, #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcofieldworks credit @juanjaeger #gwcogente ...
Some extra hands helping a small pick at #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcoharvest2019 ...
And slowly color begins to appear #sauzal #gwcosauzalvineyard ...
Nivaldo’s Chopper (If you don’t know who Nivaldo is see #gwcosauzalvineyard and if you don’t know what a chopper is try a little more flower and a little less power in your life.) ...
The one, the only, Monchito lending a hand in Sauzal - el único Monchito presta manos en Sauzal #galletadelinares #gwcoharvest2019 #gwcosauzalvineyard ...
Last one — I shall look for something current tomorrow #gwcosauzalvineyard #gwcoharvest2019 ...
And harvest continues with Cariñena in Sauzal #gwcoharvest2019 #gwcosauzalvineyard ...
Earlier today with Don Nivaldo in Sauzal #gwcoharvest2019 #gwcosauzalvineyard ...
Cutting fruit in Sauzal with DonNivaldo #gwcosauzalvineyard #maule #chileanwine #movi #gwcoharvest2019 ...
Juan Jaeger photojournalist Chile lends a hand in Sauzal @juanjaeger #gwcosauzalvineyard Juan Jaeger fotógrafo y periodista especializada en vino presta unas manos en Sauzal — ojo Chilenos Juan tiene botellas de un Library Release de Sauzal Vineyard añada 2013 (lot 45) favor ver su sitio @vinos.natural para más información y para comprar mientras quedan ! #sauzal ...