Louis Thomas, senior staff writer at the specialized media magazine, The Drinks Business, visited Viña Don Melchor to discover our innovative project, "Sundial Vineyard" and to taste Don Melchor 2021, that is now celebrating its 35th vintage.

Louis Thomas,  journalist for the British specialized media The Drinks Business, is touring various Chilean wineries to compose the magazine’s upcoming report, “Chile Focus 2024.”

During his visit, Louis Thomas visited the Don Melchor Vineyard accompanied by Enrique Tirado, the CEO and Technical Director of Viña Don Melchor. Enrique showed him the exceptional qualities of this vineyard, which gives life to the iconic wine Don Melchor.

While visiting the vineyard, Enrique highlighted the distinct qualities of the renowned Puente Alto appellation. He also emphasized the vineyard’s agroecological practices and presented Viña Don Melchor’s innovative Solar Vineyard project. This project aims to provide valuable insights into the relationship between vine orientation and planting density in vine cultivation.

Afterward, they went to Don Melchor’s Manor House, where Enrique led a complete tasting of 3 parcels of Don Melchor, accompanied by the 2021 vintage, which today celebrates its 35th vintage.

 “This new vintage of Don Melchor clearly demonstrates the great potential of our unique terroir in the Puente Alto appellation. While it genuinely reflects the vintage’s exceptional climatic conditions and precise agro-ecological management, Don Melchor 2021 also demonstrates the maturity and excellence of an entire team committed to producing a world-class wine. The wine displays the incredibly unique expression of Puente Alto, instantly revealing the perfect balance of energy and finesse in its aromas and flavours,” affirms Tirado.