Blackberry shows on the palate as well, with some cassis and green pepper. Recommended. 87 points.
Drink it now if you prefer bare-back, but give it time if you are the comfy-saddle type of drinker. Recommended (89).Drink it now if you prefer bare-back, but give it time if you are the comfy-saddle type of drinker. Recommended (89).
This Chilean packs punch and finesse into the same glass in this nice blend of cabernet and malbec in equal parts.
Slightly vegetal green hints are clear tell-tales of wine from Chile, but they do not overwhelm the nose. It also has loads of menthol, black fruit, and a touch of coconut. Blackberries, menthol, tobacco and green pepper are bound by tight tannins. The second night, it still shows telltale Chile-green. Tannins are smoother but the additional time brought the wood, rather than the fruit, to come to the fore. Vanilla and brown sugar overwhelm blackberries and blueberries in a green pepper cup. Not recommended.
A bright ruby in my glass, this wine has typical varietal aromas on the nose, including raspberries, violets, forest floor...