Region/Country:
Colchagua Valley, Chile
Production Practices:
Made with Organically Grown Grapes. Certified organic by BCS Oko Garante GmbH.
Varietal/Blend:
95% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Camenere
Appearance:
The wine is clean with no dullness, murkiness, or particles of sediment. The color is a deep cherry core with bluish highlights fading to a medium dark pink rim.
Nose/Aromas:
Clean with medium (plus) intensity of of red cherry with hints of cinnamon, cloves, and bitter-sweet chocolate.
Palate:
Dry, with mouth-watering acidity. There is a medium level of tannin. The mouth-feel is medium (minus). The alcohol level of 14% ABV seems a little out of balance with the other constituents of the wine due to the sensation of a slight alcohol burn on the back of the palate giving the peception of black pepper spice. On the palate the wine is clean with a medium (minus) intensity of fruit flavors of red cherry with hints of cinnemon, cloves and bitter-sweet chocolate.
Finish/Length:
The wine continues to hold my attention for a medium (plus) amount of time because the flavors continue to present themselves in a subtle manner. The finish is clean with a medium (minus) intensity of bitter-sweet chocolate and the spices. There also seems to be ripe cherry that evolves after the bitter-sweet chocolate and spice at the end and fades to a lingering sweet raisony flavor.
The wine continues to hold my attention for a medium (plus) amount of time because the flavors continue to present themselves in a subtle manner. The finish is clean with a medium (minus) intensity of bitter-sweet chocolate and the spices. There also seems to be ripe cherry that evolves after the bitter-sweet chocolate and spice at the end and fades to a lingering sweet raisony flavor.
Conclusions:
The components if this wine, except for the alcohol, are in balance. The aromas and flavors exhibit an intensity that make this an interesting wine to savor. It would seem to be best served slightly chilled (55 degrees Farhenheit) with a barbeque or informal meal. It seems to be characteristic of a Cabernet Sauvignon from a warm climate and riper fruit. Drink now.
Special Notes: I received the following email response dated Fri 6/19/09 10:59 AM from Nicholas Bizzarri regarding my tasting notes: Dear Kenn, The notes are fine,organic wines are more difficult to handle in the vineyard and sometime you can´t achieve the right balance in between tannins,alcohol and fruit. We wait quite long to arrive to a very ripe fruit in order to avoid green aromas and green tannins which is not desirable on our style of wine. Thanks for your comments. Nicolas Bizzarri, Chief Winemaker
Special Notes: I received the following email response dated Fri 6/19/09 10:59 AM from Nicholas Bizzarri regarding my tasting notes: Dear Kenn, The notes are fine,organic wines are more difficult to handle in the vineyard and sometime you can´t achieve the right balance in between tannins,alcohol and fruit. We wait quite long to arrive to a very ripe fruit in order to avoid green aromas and green tannins which is not desirable on our style of wine. Thanks for your comments. Nicolas Bizzarri, Chief Winemaker
Cost:
Approximate retail price: US$12.00
Producers Notes:
Our Cabernet grapes are cultivated in the Colchagua Valley, known for its great growing conditions for red grapes. The grapes were handpicked mature and healthy and then carefully selected to obtain a high quality wine. The grapes are always being supervised and controlled to ensure they are produced organically. This wine is a deep, dark, red wine notes and red fruit and pepper. Soft, supple textures reminiscent of black-currant linger on the palate. Ideal to serve with for steak, lamb stews and spicy dishes.
