Valle de Aconcagua, Region de Aconcagua, Chile90 minutes north of Santiago, Aconcagua is home to warm, powerful cabernet sauvignon, first brought to my attention by Errazuriz. In this case, the cassis and black cherry with a savoury Boldo jump from the glass, with an oaky undercurrent courtesy of 14 months in French barriques (30% new). Somewhat disjointed for a simple red wine. Ready to drink and best served with hamburgers.Tasted: 10 April 2021Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$29.77
750ml
private wine shops
ON
$19.95
750ml
LCBO
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$22.99
750ml
NSLC
Producer: Viña ArboledaDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Grape: Cabernet SauvignonUPC: 608057104971
Valle de Aconcagua, Region de Aconcagua, ChileThis Aconcagua cabernet was fermented in stainless before heading to French barrels for 14 months (30% new). Super green and pyrazine-led, with green branch, ample smoke, toasted cedar clouding some muddled red fruits underneath. The alcohol is warming beyond its declared 13.5%. This needs fire-grilled meats to match.Tasted: 08 December 2020Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$29.77
750ml
private wine shops
ON
$19.95
750ml
LCBO
NS
$22.99
750ml
NSLC
Producer: Viña ArboledaDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Grape: Cabernet SauvignonUPC: 608057104971
Valle de Aconcagua, Region de Aconcagua, ChileThis is an archetypical Chilean cabernet from Aconcagua: ripe and powerful with cassis and no shortage of pungent pyrazines. As a result, the fruit effortlessly carries the oak (14 months in French barriques, 30% new) but lacks dimension. Medium-full bodied, though lacking some concentration on the midpalate, the tannins are dense but fairly fine, with a disjointed tartness to the finish. This may not capture the next wave of Chilean winemaking, but it's still a satisfying, hedonistic pour, and will pair nicely with a flank steak topped with chimichurri sauce.Tasted: 29 October 2020Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$29.77
750ml
private wine shops
ON
$19.95
750ml
LCBO
NS
$22.99
750ml
NSLC
Producer: Viña ArboledaDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits Grape: Cabernet SauvignonUPC: 608057104971
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