Region/Country:
Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
Production Practices:
Kosher for Passover Mevushal Le Mehadrin
"Sustainable" agricultural practices - no confirmation.
Not produced using "Organic" or "Biodynamic" practices.
Varietal/Blend:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is clear, moderately transparent dark cherry core fading to medium dark pink rim.
Nose/Aromas:
Clean with an initial impression of low intensity of plum and cherry fruit. After an intense swirl the aromas continue to be of low intensity.
Palate:
Slightly sweet(++), medium body with medium mouth-watering acidity, and low tannins. There is no indication of alcohol burn (13.5% ABV) indicating that it is well integrated into the wine and in balance with the other components. The fruit characteristics are pronounced raisin, prune, almost a sweet cherry jam flavor.
Varietal/Blend:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is clear, moderately transparent dark cherry core fading to medium dark pink rim.
Nose/Aromas:
Clean with an initial impression of low intensity of plum and cherry fruit. After an intense swirl the aromas continue to be of low intensity.
Palate:
Slightly sweet(++), medium body with medium mouth-watering acidity, and low tannins. There is no indication of alcohol burn (13.5% ABV) indicating that it is well integrated into the wine and in balance with the other components. The fruit characteristics are pronounced raisin, prune, almost a sweet cherry jam flavor.
Finish/Length:
The finish is clean with a long lingering length of ripe cherry/cherry jam.
The finish is clean with a long lingering length of ripe cherry/cherry jam.
Conclusions:
Not having experience with Kosher wines and no experience with a "semi-sweet Cabernet Sauvignon, I cannot conclude if this is a poor, mediocre, good, or great example of a wine with this characteristic. I can state is that this wine is free of defects, the components seem to be in balance, the length of the finish is long. There is some complexity on the nose (aromas) and on the palate with the "sweetness", the jammy ripe fruit, being the prominent characteristic. I believe that this wine should be consumed within the next twelve months considering the vital components of alcohol, acidity, fruit, and tannin are of levels that do not bode well for ageing potential. This is an enjoyable, easy to drink wine for now.
Cost:
Approximate retail price: US$11.00
Producers Notes:
Full of extra-ripe, jammy plum fruit, Byblos introduces their first semi-dry Cabernet Sauvignon. Grown in the Chacras de Coria Vineyards of the Luján de Cuyo sub-appellation of Argentina's Mendoza Valley at 1,000 meters above sea level from 30 year-old vines, Byblos Cabernet is great with steaks, lamb, veal or any kind of red meat. Mevushal, O-K Certified. 2006 vintage.
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