Chile

Casablanca Valley

2006
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Casablanca Valley 2006 Vintage Report

Defining the 2006 vintage in Casablanca Valley requires looking beyond the averages, as it was a year of contrasting fortunes and precise timing.

Spring was steady if unremarkable, with the vines navigating the vulnerable flowering stage without major incident.

Summer conditions were balanced, oscillating between warm spells and refreshing intervals that kept the ripening on a steady track.

The season concluded with a pristine harvest window. With negligible rain (0mm), pickers could wait for perfect phenolic maturity, harvesting each block at its absolute zenith.

**Style:** Classically proportioned wines with good balance and terroir expression.

About Casablanca Valley

Chile's premier cool-climate region, cooled by morning fogs from the Pacific Ocean. It produces crisp, fresh Sauvignon Blanc and elegant Pinot Noir.

Climatic Blueprint

Growing Degree Days (GDD)

1506

Total Rainfall

27 mm

Sunshine Hours

2537 hrs

Diurnal Shift

9.9 °C

Frost Days

0 days

Average Temperature

17 °C

Historical Context (9 Years)

Comparison of growing season heat accumulation vs regional average.

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