| Rating | 82 |
| Style | Red |
| Blend | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Appellation |
Colchagua Valley Rapel Valley Central Valley Chile |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Price | $78.00 |
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| Review Updated | 2017-07-06 |
Perfect For
Special Occasion Splurges, Steak Dinner, Winning Over the Boss
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot , Tempranillo
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Proof that Chile can hold its own among the regions more famously known for Bordeaux blends, though it comes with a high price tag. It has an intense, dark-fruited, typical Cabernet Sauvignon-noted nose with a hefty dose of both vanilla and green bell pepper. The palate is more restrained – closer to a warm vintage Bordeaux than Napa Valley – with quite a bit of sweet and savory spice added in as well. An interesting selection for big Cab lovers looking to splurge on something new.
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