86POINTS
15½/20
Doña Paula Los Cardos Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Ugarteche District, Luján de Cuyo, Northern Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaGrown at 3300 feet the Cardos cabernet is mix of mint and cassis with a fairly pronounced tobacco character on the nose. Cranberry, raspberry fruit dominates the palate and it finishes with a touch of gripp-y tannins. Grilled burgers or ribs would be a perfect for this useful. Good, affordable, simple red wine.Tasted: 01 April 2010Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $14.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
AB | $13.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
MB | $14.00 | 750ml |
Grape: Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 633636UPC: 00836950000025