2016 Viña Almaviva S.A. Almaviva

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93 Points

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 - [Tasted double blind at Kevin's]

I immediately thought Bordeaux blend, but not from Bordeaux. Tasted more green to me, thus either a higher Cabernet Franc blend (pyrazines) or from South America. I didn't think it fit California so went with Chilean/Argentina.

Med+/pronounced intensity, red and black fruit, plums, cherry, cassis, bell pepper, tomato leaf, oak, leather. I thought the herbaceous notes were fairly apparent, but not in a bad way. Very smooth tannins, med tannins, long finish, full body. Ended up pairing it with enchiladas, worked quite well. 93 pts

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