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Kuyen 2010
Valle del Maipo, Region del Valle Central, ChileOpen sappy cassis, tobacco leaf, cedar, dried herb nose flecked with floral, black cherry, light coffee, olive aromas. Dry, round, full and juicy on the palate with light tannins. Cassis, coffee, floral, bay leaf, menthol, savoury, meaty, liquorice, blackberry and vanilla flavours. There are some rustic tannins yet to disperse but with fine length and balance and some juiciness and intensity Kuyen has a long future ahead of it. The 2010 blend is 57/28/13/2 syrah/cabernet sauvignon/carmenère/petit verdot.Tasted: 25 May 2013Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $37.00 | 750ml | Firefly Wines |
AB | $29.00 | 750ml | fine wine shops |