{"product_id":"in-situ-the-riverside-blend-2025-aconcagua-valley-do","title":"In Situ, 'The Riverside Blend', 2025, Aconcagua Valley (DO)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA richly textured Andean white – tropical fruit, ripe pear and flowers wrapped around fresh acidity and beautifully judged French oak.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGolden yellow in the glass, with an expressive nose of ripe pear, peach and tropical fruit alongside apricot, white flowers and a gentle touch of toasted hazelnut. The palate is broad and creamy, with Chardonnay providing ripe orchard fruit and freshness while Viognier adds perfume, weight and exotic fruit character. Subtle smoky and buttery notes from the French oak sit neatly behind the fruit rather than dominating it. A streak of bright acidity and mineral freshness keeps the generous texture beautifully balanced. Full-flavoured yet poised, with a long, gently creamy and mineral finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eChile\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAconcagua Valley DO\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSan Esteban\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e60% Chardonnay, 40% Viognier\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e13.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSustainable\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eConcours Mondial de Bruxelles 2026 – Silver Medal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe name Riverside is unusually literal here. In Situ is the terroir-focused range of family-owned Viña San Esteban, whose vineyards lie at the eastern end of the Aconcagua Valley, close to the Andes and alongside the river that flows down from the mountains. The combination of warm days, cool nocturnal breezes and free-draining riverbank soils allows Chardonnay and Viognier to ripen fully while retaining the freshness needed to balance their naturally generous fruit. Winemaker Horacio Vicente studied oenology in Bordeaux and gained experience at Château Mouton Rothschild and California’s Chalone Vineyard, and that French influence is particularly apparent in Riverside Blend. The wine is traditionally fermented in French oak and matured on its fine lees, giving richness and texture without losing the bright acidity and mineral character that define this high-altitude corner of Aconcagua.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... (click me for the recipe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meat\/fish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/fish-recipes\/pan-fried-trout-with-dill-parsley-and-lemon-potatoes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pan-fried trout with dill, parsley and lemon potatoes\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePan-fried trout with dill, parsley and lemon potatoes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegetarian: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegetarian-recipes\/manchego-and-quince-tart\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Manchego and quince tart\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eManchego and quince tart\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegan: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegan-recipes\/roast-cauliflower-steaks-with-almond-lemon-and-parsley-dressing\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Roast cauliflower steaks with almond, lemon and parsley dressing\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoast cauliflower steaks with almond, lemon and parsley dressing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57589235253621,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/products\/in-situ-the-riverside-blend-2025-aconcagua-valley-do","provider":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}