Congratulations to Chile's Clos Apalta

In a surprise but deserving move, a wine from Chile got the top spot for Wine Spectator best wine of 2008:

Casa Lapostolle
Clos Apalta Colchagua Valley 2005

Link: http://top100.winespectator.com/wineOfTheYear-2008.html

This wine has been constantly getting rave reviews since 2001. It's good to see this recognition going to a wine from the New World. It will open the eyes of many consumers to the undiscovered wonders of the new regions.