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Eduardo, his wife María Eugenia and daughters Magui, Magdalena, Alejandra and María Jose enjoyed the award celebration in London on April 5, 2018 at the Lanesborough Hotel with a special dinner paired with a selection of his iconic wines. Guests included former winner Steven Spurrier as well as wine personalities including James Suckling, Tim Mondavi, Lamberto Frescobaldi and Agustin Huneeus, among others.

Sara Kemp and John Stimpfig, the host, and their leading sta�f from Decanter, and renowned journalists from UK and the world – Tim Atkin MW, Peter Richards MW, Jorge Lucki, Neil Beckett, Lucy Shaw, Oz Clarke, Robert Joseph among others were also present at the award dinner. Viña Caliterra key importers from around the world, alongside strategic partners were also part of the select group of invites.

Eduardo Chadwick has been awarded the prestigious title of Decanter Man of the Year for devoting his life to the service of fine wine and recognized excellence in the wine world. Eduardo Chadwick, President of Viña Errázuriz, Viña Seña and Viña Caliterra, commented: “I receive this award on behalf of Chile. It is a recognition that Chile has entered the realms of fine wine. Previous recipients - Corinne Mentzelopoulos, Piero Antinori, Robert Mondavi, Angelo Gaja and Aubert de Villaine- have helped prove that their regions are part of this world-class family of wine terroirs, and this has been my life-long ambition.”

Jens Hempel Hansen, Peter Van Houtert, Magui Chadwick,Paul Haelterman, Stephen Koljatic

Laurent Bonnet, Mathieu Chadronnier, Eduardo Chadwick,Jean-Pierre Rousseau, Franck Lederer, Diego Garay

Steven Spurrier, Eduardo Chadwick, Sarah Kemp, John Stimpfig Lamberto Frescobaldi, Eduardo Chadwick, Tim Mondavi,James Suckling, Chris O´Connor

“For me this award represents the highest honour of our industry, perhaps the most important professional recognition that I have received or that I will ever receive, particularly as it symbolizes the recognition of my country; Chile, earning a place within the most prestigious appellations of the world. Shi�ting the direction and perception of our country′s wine industry has been my tireless quest and this is a wonderful reward.”

“I have known Eduardo Chadwick for more than 25 years and had the pleasure of working with him to create Seña, one of the first wine of Chile to be recognised among the great wine of the world.Eduardo always impressed me with his passion, dedication and sophistication. His commitment to learning, producing and advocating the great wines of Chile has elevated the reality and awareness of Chilean wine, and led me to think of Eduardo as the Robert Mondavi of Chile. I applaud Decanter for their thoughtful selection, and congratulate my good friend Eduardo for being recognised as Decanter Man of the Year.”

Tim Mondavi, partner in Continuum Estate and Co-creator of Seña

“In 2003 and 2004 Eduardo was living in Oxford, studying to become a Master of Wine, and his four daughters were with him, attending local schools. In January 2010 Sebastián Piñera, newly elected President of Chile, invited him to be the Chilean Ambassador to the United Kingdom.Eduardo declined this honour, stating that he did not wish to have his daughters move once more. He was already and continues to be the best ambassador his country’s wines have ever had.”

Steven Spurrier, 2017 Decanter Man of the Year

“Eduardo is a tireless ambassador of Chilean wine, championing its quality and leading by example: as the pioneer of iconic wines that o�ten beat the best of Bordeaux in blind tastings; in realising the potential of Aconcagua, which he single-handedly placed on the world wine map; by launching the most minerally Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs that may challenge Burgundy... The full list would fill this page. Eduardo is also a talented taster (he passed the practical component of the Master of Wine exam), an avid sportsman, a wonderful friend and true family man. What makes him so deserving of being 2018 Decanter Man of the Year is that the admiration he has win for his achievements in wine are overshadowed by the love and high regard that his family and friends have for him.”

Jeannie Cho Lee MW is a DWWA judge and Decanter contributing editor for Asia

“Eduardo Chadwick’s tireless and resolute crusade to champion his wines and those of Chile on the international stage has been extremely successful.Through his brilliant work Eduardo has demon-strated that he is both a great visionary, a superb innovator and a fabulous ambassador for the Chilean wine industry; someone who has inspired many. More importantly he is a great man and a true gentleman. Bravo Mr. Eduardo Chadwick!”

Gerard Basset OBE MW MS, 2013 Decanter Man of the Year

TRIBUTES TO EDUARDO CHADWICK

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