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‍The Spectator & Boisdale are delighted to invite you to a Santa Rita Grand Cru Wines of Chile Lunch, hosted at Boisdale Canary Wharf by Spectator drinks editor Jonathan Ray, Terry Pennington of Viña Santa Rita and Boisdale founder Ranald Macdonald with guest of honour His Excellency Mr Diego Paulsen, Ambassador of Chile to the UK.

Held in celebration of Viña Santa Rita being named the #1 Winery in the World by Forbes Magazine, this wonderful occasion offers a rare opportunity to explore Viña Santa Rita’s most illustrious wines, from their multi-award-winning Medalla Real Gran Reservas to some of the greatest wines produced in South America today.

As with previous Spectator/Boisdale collaborations, you can expect excellent company with entertaining speeches along with an engaging, tutored tasting over a fine four-course lunch with a menu inspired by the flavours, scents, and culinary heritage of Chile.

The luncheon will showcase the remarkable diversity of Chilean wine, from cool-climate Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc to the country’s distinctive Carménère and the celebrated Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon, arguably the greatest wine produced in Chile today.  

This is the inaugural event for what will become an annual gala date in the diary. Spaces are limited and early booking is advised.      

Thursday 29 October 2026 | 12.15–3pm | Boisdale of Canary Wharf, Upper Level, 1 Cabot Place, London E14 4QT

Tickets all inclusive: £149 | Spectator Readers: £135‍

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‍12.15 - 1.00pm Reception: A tasting of Santa Rita’s much-acclaimed Medalla Real Gran Reserva wines accompanied by matching Chilean-themed canapés

Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Leyda RRP £17.00

93 points Wine Advocate, 91 points James Suckling

Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2024, Limarí Valley RRP £17.00

92 points Decanter, 90 points Tim Atkin MW

Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Pinot Noir 2025, Leyda RRP £17.00

90 points Wine Enthusiast    

Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Merlot 2023, Colchagua Valley RRP £17.00

90 points Decanter

Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Maipo Valley RRP £17.00

93 points James Suckling and Wine Enthusiast, 91 points Decanter‍

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Lunch menu:

Santa Rita Floresta named the Best Wine Range of Chile by Alistair Cooper MW 2025 and 2026. ‍

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First course:

‍Ceviche of Seabass, Coconut & Lime

Whipped avocado, bacalao & coriander fritter

Santa Rita Floresta Chardonnay 2023, Limarí Valley RRP£35.00

94 points Alistair Cooper MW/Catad’Or‍

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Second course:

Duck confit Empanada

Curry infused crème fraiche

Santa Rita Floresta Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Alto Maipo, Maipo Valley RRP £35.00

95 points Alistair Cooper MW/Catad’Or ‍

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Main course:

Traditional Chilean ‘Pastel de Choclo’

Aromatic beef casserole with corn pudding topping, sautéed Swiss chard

Santa Rita Pewen Carménère 2023 Apalta Valley RRP £52.00

97 points and Best Wine of Chile, Descorchados 5 years running; Master Medal & Best Carmenère in the World, The Drinks Business; 96 points and Best Carmenère of Chile Alistair Cooper MW/Catad’Or

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‍Cheese course:        

Selection of Spanish artisan cheeses

Membrillo quince jelly, Chancho en Piedra salsa, and Piñones de Araucaria (Chilean Monkey Puzzle tree seeds)

Santa Rita Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Alto Jahuel, Maipo Valley RRP £120

First Chilean wine to be awarded ‘Wine Legend’ by Decanter Magazine, Gold Medal, Decanter Magazine; Gold – Outstanding IWSC; 97 points Descorchados, 95 points Tim Atkin MW, Wine Spectator, Vinous, 94 points Decanter, James Suckling; One of the 12 Best Cabernets in the World, Drinks Business.