2015 Casa Lapostolle Cabernet Sauvignon Cuvée Alexandre Apalta Vineyard, Chile, Colchagua Valley, Wine Review

This is an excellent value in Cabernet Sauvignon. There is some Cabernet Franc in the blend. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose has black cherries, slight coffee and slight cigar box. On the palate, this is medium bodied with good acidity. Black cherries over a bit of char and some dark chocolate. Nice finish. This drinks well right now on its own. It will go well with a steak or burger. It should be good for another five to seven years if well stored.

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A-

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Vintage:

2015

Current Price:

$20.00USD

2018 Viña Maquis Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva, Chile, Colchagua valley, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

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$20.00USD

This is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Carmenere and 1% Petit Verdot, from Palmilla DO, a low-lying area of the Colchagua Valley. Garnet in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose has cassis and plums and a bit of warmth. A nice "slippery" texture. Medium tannins. On the palate, cassis with a bit of iodine and slight cherries and tobacco. This is deep and well balanced. Slight menthol on the long finish. This will be very popular at backyard parties. Great value. Drink over the next five to eight years. Great on its own, it will work well with roasted m

2017 Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Cabernet Sauvignon Los Vascos, Chile, Colchagua Valley, Wine Review

Vintage:

2017

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$8.00USD

This is an inexpensive Cabernet from Chile made by the same family who makes such great wines in Bordeaux, France. This is a wine that is meant for people who like wine and don't want to spend a ton of money with a goal of finding something drinkable. This meets that goal. Ruby/purple in color. The nose has some dusty black raspberries. On the palate, this has black raspberry fruit. It is a bit sweet. Clean, short finish. It presents a fine alternative on restaurant lists with high markups as well. It is not meant to age. It would be good with a burger or other grilled foods.

2018 Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Cabernet Sauvignon Los Vascos, Chile, Colchagua, Wine Review

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2018

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$9.00USD

We drank two bottles of this, blind and side by side, with consistent results. One purchased in Washington D.C and one purchased in Cleveland, Ohio. There wasn't a lot of bottle variation. This wine is a great value in an easy drinking red. Deep ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose has black cherries, smoke, maybe a hint of rosemary. Drinking nicely with no tannins. A good wine for a large party or BBQ. Drink over the next couple of years. This will work well with a burger and drinks fine on its own.

2016 Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Cabernet Sauvignon Los Vascos Grande Réserve Chile, Colchagua Valley, Wine Review

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2016

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$14.00USD

This was $20 locally but can be found for less in other parts of the world. It took about 20 to 30 minutes to open up. Deep ruby in color, lighter at the rim. The nose has black cherries, bell pepper and very smoky. On the palate, this is medium bodied. Light tannins. Cherries turning slightly bitter on the finish. A slight streak of Rosemary. I don't drink a lot from Chile, but I am told that 2016 was a difficult vintage. After the initial 20 minutes, this didn't change much. It is a decent value for near term drinking. It probably won't go more than five years. A nice enough w

2017 Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Cabernet Sauvignon Los Vascos Grande Réserve, Chile, Colchagua, Wine Review

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2017

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B+

Current Price:

$17.00USD

Just a bit behind the 2016 version but very similar. Purple/ruby in color. The nose has black cherries, rosemary and slight spice. Medium bodied. On the palate, there has a soft texture. Light tannins. Black cherry fruit. This is drinking well and should continue for another five to seven years. A nice wine on its own and would work well with most roasted chicken or duck.

2015 Casa Lapostolle Cabernet Sauvignon Cuvée Alexandre Apalta Vineyard, Chile, Colchagua Valley, Wine Review

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