Community Tasting Notes 4

• YWG Wine Guy wrote: 87 points

  April 3, 2015 - Ah, well similar to last notes - drinks fine, but a little more oak for my palate than i would appreciate more than a few sips...am a little sensitive.

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• YWG Wine Guy Likes this wine: 88 points

  March 28, 2014 - Well, i think this is at or over its peak...I last sampled in 2012 - 2 yrs ago - my note suggested oak, but balanced with some complex fruit - trying this today, i get more oak and less fruit - and is 1-2 dimensional at best. Similar profile to my 2012 note. At this point, need a little decant/solid food and would consume this before 2014 is out.
  
  I still will search out latest vintage from producer. Price is a little above average for more entry level wine, but at this age, still manages to meet a QPR, but barely.

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• Wine Mothership Likes this wine: 89 points

  January 14, 2013 - Silky smooth and weight, this cab franc has a very juicy blue fruit nose upon opening the bottle. A little over extracted and with clearly perceptible RS, this is no poor man's Pomorol, but rather a chunky and fun Chilean barbecue wine.
  The fruit on the nose carries over onto the palette with a little violet floral character to keep things interesting. The fruit dies quite quickly so be sure to finish this bottle with friends withing an hour!
  Try it, I think you'll like it!

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• YWG Wine Guy Likes this wine: 89 points

  April 30, 2012 - Distinct style here with forward oak and dark cherry fruit. I am not of fan of the oak, but it is in good balance here, and a nice experience overall that matches well with appropriate food. Dark blueberry, vanilla, light oak and spice on nose and carries to palate. Smooth tannin and acid. Warm and a somewhat luscious quality. 4 years old now, and would think could age for a couple more years.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2008
• Type Red
• Producer Viña Valdivieso
• Varietal Cabernet Franc
• Designation Single Vineyard Reserve
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Chile
• Region Curico Valley
• SubRegion Lontué Valley
• Appellation Sagrada Familia

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• In Cellars 14 (50%)
• Consumed 14 (50%)

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