Perez Cruz
Redefining what Chile can do. That sounds like a bold statement initially, but from a wine standpoint, our friends at Perez Cruz are certainly making it happen. The wine scene in Chile is buzzing and there are few Chilean winemakers more highly regarded than Germán Lyon, the man clutching the reins over at Perez Cruz vineyards. Their well balanced, origin expressive wines make up some of the most popular and highly rated wines we have in store – and it’s plain to see why!
Maipo Valley, Chile
We’ve worked with Perez Cruz since Germán Lyon first began winemaking back in 1995, when our expert wine buyers quickly realised the brilliance and potential of their wines. It’s now 25 years on, and we’re still just as excited with each vintage as we were back then!
Germán truly has an exceptional understanding of the Maipo Valley. With vineyards situated in the foothills of the Andes Mountains, vines are forced to work that little bit harder and produce naturally low yields from the deep, stony soils. Factor in the warm, Mediterranean climate, and it’s no surprise we’re seeing such quality and consistency from the Perez Cruz team.
We are the oldest stockists of Perez Cruz wines in the UK and a huge supporter of everything they do. Their silky-smooth reds have been delighting our customers for a quarter of a century, winning a whole host of awards along the way.
If new to their range, you’d be silly not to start with the Winemaker’s Selection 2017 or the Single Vineyard La Higuera Block 2017. Both of these huge cabernet blends have an average 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 3,000 customer reviews – sometimes numbers speak louder than words! Another highly recommended bottle is the Potrero Seco Block. This VW exclusive GSM blend is a true celebration of our relationship with Perez Cruz, boasting fresh cherry fruit and oaky intensity for a powerful, yet elegant wine.
Did You Know?
Perez Cruz lay claim to one of the most unique wineries in the world. Made from local wood and featuring two barrel-shaped central naves, this eco-friendly structure was designed with fine wine production in mind, by award-winning architect, Jose Cruz Ovalle.