Was a little cold when opened but even the first sip showed plenty of fruit left after 13 years. Potent nose after warming up with macerated red berries and cassis that are also forward on mid palate with some oak/heat still on the finish. New world style Cabernet that has aged well.
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Very fresh and young still. A little alcoholic and really just showing fruit at this stage with a touch of oak. Identifiably new world / warm climate. A little porty on the nose and the palate, like maybe a Californian cab but this is quite dry and tannic on the finish. Good with a ribeye steak. Really shows that good South American cabs can keep well. This has been good from about 3 years after vintage until now 11 years later and has hardly budged over that time although looking back over my notes I think it has changed a bit. Although reading about the cola flavour I get that again now but needed the prompt.
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This 8 year old version did not disappoint: aromas of blackberry, cassis and pepper, that were slightly woody in nature, led to a palate of cocoa, blackberry, cassis, some smoky notes and a peppery spicy finish with some lovely hints of licorice ... I really thought that wood note from the nose would play a part on the palate but I was happily proven wrong. Has at least a year or two left at this level of enjoyment.
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11/25/2021 - WeintrinkerinNH Likes this wine: 90 Points
Was a little cold when opened but even the first sip showed plenty of fruit left after 13 years. Potent nose after warming up with macerated red berries and cassis that are also forward on mid palate with some oak/heat still on the finish. New world style Cabernet that has aged well.
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3/7/2019 - alanh13 Likes this wine:
Very fresh and young still. A little alcoholic and really just showing fruit at this stage with a touch of oak. Identifiably new world / warm climate. A little porty on the nose and the palate, like maybe a Californian cab but this is quite dry and tannic on the finish. Good with a ribeye steak.
Really shows that good South American cabs can keep well. This has been good from about 3 years after vintage until now 11 years later and has hardly budged over that time although looking back over my notes I think it has changed a bit. Although reading about the cola flavour I get that again now but needed the prompt.
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7/21/2017 - owr wrote: 89 Points
This 8 year old version did not disappoint: aromas of blackberry, cassis and pepper, that were slightly woody in nature, led to a palate of cocoa, blackberry, cassis, some smoky notes and a peppery spicy finish with some lovely hints of licorice ... I really thought that wood note from the nose would play a part on the palate but I was happily proven wrong. Has at least a year or two left at this level of enjoyment.
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2/18/2017 - michigan66 wrote: 91 Points
Lots of berries on the nose. Full volume, strong finish
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2/5/2017 - Raul Likes this wine: 90 Points
Color Depth: dark; Color Hue :ruby/red; Clarity: clear; Aroma Intensity: aromatic; Development: some age; Aromas: red fruits,; Dry/Sweet: dry; Body: medium-full; Acidity: fresh; Tannin Levels: medium; Tannins Type: round; Balance: good; Flavor Intensity: flavorful; Flavors: red fruits; Finish: long Style: Modern; Conclusion: nice, fruity, new world style.
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