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

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.

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2017

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$8.00USD

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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

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

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2015

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A-

Current Price:

$20.00USD

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.

2013 Viña Quebrada de Macul Cabernet Sauvignon Domus Aurea, Chile, Maipo Valley, Wine Review

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2013

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$70.00USD

This is a higher end wine from Chile. It took about an hour to start firing and then kept improving. Very "new world". It is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. The wine is deep ruby with a purple core. On the nose, this is big with black cherries, tobacco, roasted herbs and slight dried cherry and dried floral notes. Full bodied with medium tannins. Big ripe/sweet fruit on the palate. Cherries and black cherries. There is a nice depth with tight layering. An almost syrupy note. Luckily, there is depth and good acidity to keep the

2010 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Don Melchor, Chile, Puente Alto, Wine Review

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2010

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Always nice to try this flagship wine of Chile. Purple/ruby in color. The nose has cassis, roasted herbs, and slight roasted meat. On the palate, this is black cherries with underlying graphite. The wine had been decanted for a few hours and needed every bit of it. Medium tannins at that point. It is deep and powerful but nicely balanced. Long finish. Went great with roasted eggplant and other veggies. There may still be some upside but even if not, this is terrific now and should be at this level for at least another decade.

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

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