Blackcurrant red. Light nose of cedar, slightly mentholly, fruit -blackcurrant leaves. Very smooth and mellow; medium bodied; blackberry fruits, cigar tobacco, slight hint of menthol right at the back. Good length.
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Very Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon flavours - it could only be from Chile. Good, sweet fruit on the palate - blackcurrant and blackberry evident. Blackcurrant leaves and a touch of mint. I expected to enjoy it more - my older vintages are drinking well. I wonder if this will improve with time but it is not yet quite 'together' for me. This wine is produced in enormous quantities and I cannot square this bottle with the 90+ reviews given by many pundits in the media. Are we drinking the same wine/batch?
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A solid Cab, very close to that 4⭐, just lacking a little sense of place/complexity. But still highly recommended - a fantastic £7.50 on a Sainsbury's deal!
Nose - Perfumed and seductive cassis, creamy oak undertones that don't overwhelm but are balanced. A bit of vegetal/S. France barnyard action.
Palate - Full, m acid, m- silky tannins, pure red fruit hits up front, leather, tobacco swoop in after. Creamy oak texture and toast brings up the rear.
Finish - Raspberries and oak, m length.
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Deep red color wine with light tannin and acidic notes with some cherry notes. Body is full with lots of character. Good drinkability with enough complexity.
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Red purple colour, doesn't look too dense Ripe blackcurrants and a little leafiness Fragrant, crunchy fruit, there's a real lightness of touch here, some savoury leather notes , pure dark fruit Ripe tannins Very classic restrained style which will I think age. I do enjoy these new lighter Chilean cabs
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9/13/2023 - derekjohn Likes this wine: 90 Points
Still youthfull.
An excellent example of a single grape wine
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5/14/2021 - quicklunarcop Likes this wine: 90 Points
A bit harsh at first, but softened after opening.
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7/14/2020 - derekjohn Likes this wine: 90 Points
Blackcurrant red. Light nose of cedar, slightly mentholly, fruit -blackcurrant leaves. Very smooth and mellow; medium bodied; blackberry fruits, cigar tobacco, slight hint of menthol right at the back. Good length.
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3/23/2019 - RogerQ wrote: 90 Points
Needs time to open up. Definitely 2-3hrs to breathe. Decent Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon.
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1/26/2019 - BrunelloBob wrote: 82 Points
From Kevin. Drank over three nights. Stink nose, muted palate. Not surprised it's Chilean.
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11/26/2018 - johnrm Likes this wine: 88 Points
Very Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon flavours - it could only be from Chile. Good, sweet fruit on the palate - blackcurrant and blackberry evident. Blackcurrant leaves and a touch of mint. I expected to enjoy it more - my older vintages are drinking well. I wonder if this will improve with time but it is not yet quite 'together' for me. This wine is produced in enormous quantities and I cannot square this bottle with the 90+ reviews given by many pundits in the media. Are we drinking the same wine/batch?
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8/11/2018 - Thoughtful Likes this wine: 91 Points
Should be decanted as needs plenty of air to open up. Excellent fruit, smooth tannins and good balance. Easy drinking but that is hardly a fault.
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6/2/2018 - WilliamMP Likes this wine: 88 Points
A solid Cab, very close to that 4⭐, just lacking a little sense of place/complexity. But still highly recommended - a fantastic £7.50 on a Sainsbury's deal!
Nose - Perfumed and seductive cassis, creamy oak undertones that don't overwhelm but are balanced. A bit of vegetal/S. France barnyard action.
Palate - Full, m acid, m- silky tannins, pure red fruit hits up front, leather, tobacco swoop in after. Creamy oak texture and toast brings up the rear.
Finish - Raspberries and oak, m length.
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4/23/2018 - Chateau du Fey 1994 wrote: 88 Points
A bit thin but otherwise perfectly drinkable. Good QPR.
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4/9/2018 - Tefal wrote: 90 Points
Fruit forward, simple cabernet, with short/medium length. Fantastic QPR, will be buying plenty more for easy drinking.
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3/20/2018 - jopo001 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice simple cabernet, very smooth, very little tannin. Nice pop and pour for 8 quid
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3/16/2018 - JAP55 Likes this wine: 85 Points
Bold nose and palate of fruit. A tad over sweet but maintaining a reasonable backbone of acidity and tannin.
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1/5/2018 - Boutip Likes this wine: 87 Points
Deep red color wine with light tannin and acidic notes with some cherry notes. Body is full with lots of character. Good drinkability with enough complexity.
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11/16/2017 - henrygjeffreys Likes this wine:
Red purple colour, doesn't look too dense
Ripe blackcurrants and a little leafiness
Fragrant, crunchy fruit, there's a real lightness of touch here, some savoury leather notes , pure dark fruit
Ripe tannins
Very classic restrained style which will I think age. I do enjoy these new lighter Chilean cabs
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10/29/2017 - quicklunarcop Likes this wine: 90 Points
Full-bodied with soft tannins. Paired very well with Ricardo's Roast Beef.
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4/20/2017 - ebert Likes this wine: 90 Points
Needs some age but has good fruit and good tannins
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4/17/2017 - eric lemieux Likes this wine: 87 Points
Bon Q/P
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