A Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Reviewed
P.K.N.T. Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 13.5 % alcohol about $10.

Let’s start with the marketing materials. “Tasting Note : Inky purple; notes of black currant, plum and black cardamom on the nose; the palate is medium to full-bodied with soft tannins and jammy fruit character. Serving Suggestion : Serve it tonight with your favorite shepard’s pie recipe.”

And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine was sweet and grapey, two negatives in my book. Japanese rice crackers lengthened the liquid and brought out some acidity. Then came the main dish, a boxed Baked Ziti Siciliano liberally doused with grated Parmesan cheese. Now its acidity picked up and I got plums. The drink had fine length. Fresh strawberries darkened the wine. The second dessert of praline filled bittersweet Swiss chocolate muted the contents of my glass but I did notice some burnt taste.

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