A Maipo, Chile Cabernet Sauvignon: - Sent using Google Toolbar
Wine Reviewed
Nativa Single Vineyard Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 14 % alcohol about $20
Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Description: Free sulphur: 6 mg/L. Tasting Note: … Quite deep ruby in color with a very pronounced Cabernet Sauvignon nose of cassis, eucalypt, olive, dusty earth, clove, orange zest, and graphite. The palate is dry and full, with lots of acid and tannin structure and great intensity. Flavors of eucalypt, spice, coffee, graphite, minerals, raspberry, olive, and the garrigue. Very long and complex with potential to develop for many years in bottle. Just completely eats up the 100% new oak and is a true reflection of the Maipo Alto terroir. Score – 92. (Rhys Pender, Master of Wine, at his website, December 10, 2010)” And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine was very long, offering cassis and light acidity. The meal started with home barbecued chicken wings marinated in commercially prepared duck sauce enhanced with ground chilies. This wine did a great job of cutting the grease. The main dish was a home barbecued rib eye steak marinated in ketchup, ginger, and fresh garlic. The Cab was dark and round with balanced acidity, tasting of cassis and chocolate. The side dish of roasted eggplant brimming with garlic rendered this libation sweet. Fruit juice candy dessert took away its wine’s fruit but the wine offered good acidity.
This review of a Maipo Valley Wine continues on my website.
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