2017 Errazuriz Cabernet Sauvignon Max Reserva, Chile, Aconcagua, Wine Review

One of the things Chile does well is making under $20 Cabernets that deliver for the price point. This is another one. It was very tight on opening but with about an hour of air, it got where it was going. Purple in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is tight but then shows black cherries, spice and a slight roasted herb note. Medium bodied. On the palate, this has a nice texture. Black cherry fruit. This drinks easy with no tannins. Good balance. Nice finish. Drink over the next three to five years. It drinks well on its own and will work with brisket or other fatty meats.

Grade:

B+

Score:

Vintage:

2017

Current Price:

$18.00USD

2016 Santa Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva de Familia, Chile, Maipo, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

Score:

Grade:

B+

Current Price:

$20.00USD

And, yet another really solid, under $20 Cabernet from Chile. Purple in color. The nose has black cherries, spice and slight rosemary. On the palate, this has some sweetness to. Perhaps some slight residual sugar or just ripe fruit. With air that quality integrates a bit. Firm tannins. Cherry and black cherry fruit. This drinks nicely on its own but would work with roasted fowl. Drink over the next five years.

2018 Miguel Torres Cabernet Sauvignon Cordillera Reserva Especial, Chile,

Vintage:

2018

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$20.00USD

This is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo Andes on the edge of the Pirque DO, at the foot of the mountain at a height of 792 m/2,600 feet. Miguel Torres is one of the largest wineries in Spain, but they also have long had a Chilean branch. Purple in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is tight at first but with air shows spice, plums, light cassis and char. This is full bodied with a velvety texture. Medium tannins. On the palate, black cherries and plums with underlying char. The finish has a bit of warmth and plenty of black cherry fruit. This improved over a few hours, so

2018 Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Cabernet Sauvignon Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reserva, Chile,

Vintage:

2018

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$22.00USD

This is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah and 5% Carménère, from the far west of the Colchagua Valley in the Peralillo DO. Gran Reserva in Chile means at least 12.5% abv and that the wine sees some oak. Garnet in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose has cassis with an earthy forest floor notes. Medium to full bodied. Light tannins. On the palate, it starts off slightly sweet before settling in to a pretty cassis, root beer and anise midpalate. A bit of menthol on the long finish. This is drinking well now and should continue over the next five to seven years. It wil

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

Vintage:

2018

Score:

Grade:

Current Price:

$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

2018 TerraNoble Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva, Chile,

Vintage:

2018

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$20.00USD

This is 100% Cabernet sauvignon from Chile but the grapes are from two different areas; 70% of the grapes are from the Los Lingues DO in the Colchagua Andes; 30% hail from the “Between the Ranges” (Entre Cordilleras) Marchigüe DO. The result is a bit lighter styled but still delicious Cabernet. Ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose has cherries, some cassis and char. Medium bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, cherries and black cherries with underlying char. Long finish. Clean. This is drinking well now and should continue for the next four to six years. It is nice on its

2017 Errazuriz Cabernet Sauvignon Max Reserva, Chile, Aconcagua, Wine Review

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