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El Padre Cabernet Franc 2015
Valle de Casablanca, Region de Aconcagua, ChileEl Padre has been around for a while, gets favourable press most years and we can see why. It’s vibrant, the fruit is alive, and oh - it tastes like cabernet franc, a grape whose time has arrived. In fact, the blend is about 85 cabernet franc with some additional cabernet sauvignon and carignan from Morande’s San Bernardo estate in the Maipo Valley. The colour is bright purple and the nose vibrant with black raspberry, earthy, leafy, savoury notes that spill across the palate. It’s all the better for 18 months ageing in French oak and a further year in bottle. Simple but well made. Try this with your Thanksgiving ham.Tasted: 24 September 2018Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $29.99 | 750ml | private wine stores |
Grape: Cabernet FrancUPC: 7804449008176
