Yet Another Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Reviewed
Gato Negro Cabernet Sauvignon Chile 2012 13.5 % alcohol about $9.

Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials.. “Tasting Note : Garnet red with browning edge; Sweet blackberry jam, mint and leather aromas; Dry, light-medium body, soft fruit and soft tannin; mature dry wine with fruity, moderate finish. Serving Suggestion : Tex/Mex. Dishes; BBQ meats; Poultry.” And now for my review.

At the first sips this wine was slightly sweet offering a good balance among acidity, tannins, and plums. The initial meal centered on store-bought barbecued, excessively chewy overcooked beef ribs. The wine tastily cut the meat’s grease. A red cabbage and mayonnaise salad took away the liquid’s acidity. Don’t misunderstand, this was not a good thing. In response to my slathering fiery Yemeni green jalapeno sauce on the meat, the libation picked up power. When wedded to homemade (read delicious) garlicky, oily roasted eggplant, this black cat came up with mostly acidity and no fruit. A yummy square of Swiss dark bittersweet chocolate gutted the contents of my glass.

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