The Green Road wines from Miguel Torres, Chile – communicating green credentials on the label
These are wines from Miguel Torres Chile, that display their green credentials. Notably, they state that they are bottled at destination, with a carbon footprint saving of 40%. They are bottled at Greencroft in the UK, a winery specializing in taking bulk-shipped wine and the bottling it in market. This is the latest project in the Torres & Earth initiative which is a climate action program that was launched in 2008. This is clearly not the first time wine has been bottled in market after shipping in bulk (this is now standard practice for most supermarket wine, and for many branded wines too) but I think it’s the first time I’ve seen it championed on the label. These are good wines, but I think they are priced a little higher than they will mostly sell for (there may be some promotional wiggle room here).
The Green Road Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Central Valley, Chile
13% alcohol. This is bright, fruity and lively with a hint of green pepper and lively citrus fruit. There’s nice concentration, depth and texture here. A really appealing Sauvignon, in a ripe style with nice pear and peach notes, but also some grainy structure and a bit of fresh citrus on the finish. Really nicely done. 89/100 (£9.99 Waitrose)
The Green Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 Central Valley, Chile
13.5% alcohol. Sappy, leafy green notes on the nose which shows bright blackcurrant and cranberry notes. In the mouth this has a green edge to the berry and blackcurrant fruit with some stony, mineral notes. Chalky and quite lean, finishing a bit short. Just too dilute with some under-ripe characters, although it has drinkability. 83/100 (£9.99 Waitrose)
