Get into the spirit of Christmas with this pair of perfect party wines from Viña San Pedro’s 35 South. Peter Morrell samples the Cabernet Sauvignon

This range of great-value Chilean wines is available now at Sainsbury’s. The 35 South Sauvignon Blanc and 35 South Cabernet Sauvignon are the ultimate party wines; a crowd-pleasing pair guaranteed to ensure any get-together goes with a swing!

The 35 South duo are produced at the heart of latitude 35° south, where Viña San Pedro has been passionately crafting wines for almost 160 years.

Peter Morrell, Editor comments ‘It was a pleasure tasting San Pedro’s 35 South 2022 made with one of my favourite grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine pours an inky red, and the nose is filled with lovely aromas of blackberry and dark cherries. In the mouth the wine is full-bodied with well-rounded tannins that make it very smooth. On the palate the fruit remains and is joined by oaky vanilla flavours, earthy tones, and peppery spices. The finish is bright and fresh with lingering fruity notes.’

Offering great quality wines at an affordable price for everyday drinking, 35 South was available in the UK more than 10 years ago but has now been revived and updated for the modern drinker.

Chief Winemaker for 35 South, Viviana Magnere, has been making wine at Viña San Pedro for 18 years. She and the team are continually committed to economic, social and environmental quality winemaking and sustainable practices.

Viña San Pedro is one of the oldest wineries in Chile, with more than 2,300 hectares planted throughout the country. Including one of the most extensive continuous surfaces planted in South America: 1,000 hectares in Molina, Curico Valley.

One of the most awarded wineries in Chile for sustainability, Viña San Pedro was the first winery in the world with a biogas renewable energy station, which feeds Chile’s central electric system.

35 South Sauvignon Blanc and 35 South Cabernet Sauvignon are now available from Sainsbury’s priced £7.50 per single bottle and £6.50 when on promotion until 10th December 2024.

About 35 South

The sunny valleys of Chile provide ideal conditions for photosynthesis. Protected by the Andes Mountains, this region benefits from stable climates, as the Andes create significant temperature variations between day and night, which promotes the production of high-quality grapes. The influence of the Humboldt Current further moderates temperatures, leading to longer growing seasons. The vineyards are planted in areas with gentle hills and thin, well-drained alluvial soils, which provide nutrients and reduce rotting.

About Viña San Pedro

The story of Viña San Pedro began over 150 years ago with the Correa Albano brothers in the Curicó Valley. This extensive history has established Viña San Pedro as one of Chile’s most significant wineries and a notable global player with a presence in over 80 countries.

Fuelled by an adventurous spirit, Viña San Pedro expanded viticulture into unexplored regions across Chile, stretching from the North to the South and from the coast to the Andes mountains.

The Viña San Pedro portfolio includes the brands Altair, Sideral, Cabo de Hornos, Kankana del Elqui, Tierras Moradas, 1865, Castillo de Molina, GatoNegro 9 Lives.