Brilliant violet in color, with a lush nose featuring meaty black fruit and plenty of smooth French oak. Flavors of cassis and blackberry are true to form and rock solid, while firm tannins and proper acidity bolster the mouthfeel. A fine, tightly wound Cab at a great price.
— M.S.
(8/1/2004)
Smooth and inviting, with attractive licorice and vanilla aromas to the core scents of blackberry and dark plum. Very ripe, with an outpouring of plum and black cherry flavors. This ripe bomber delivers a lot of guts and gusto, and the finish is full of staying power. A nice discovery. It’s 70-30 in favor of Cab Franc.
— M.S.
(8/1/2004)
Exhibits ripe black-fruit aromas of plum and blackberry, with pleasant shadings of vanilla and marzipan. Rasp berry and plum make for a ripe and fruity palate that’s devoid of any herbal, underripe flavors. Textbook stuff, with a couple of layers of fruit and tannins. Imported by Artemis.
— M.S.
(11/1/2005)
Woody, with dill and buttery oak along with toast, char and distant berry and plum. The palate offers raspberry, cherry and a blast of lollipop sweetness. Finishes with medium tannins, milk chocolate and a snap of tang. Impressive but affordable for Maipo Cabernet. Imported by Terra Andina.
— M.S.
(5/1/2006)
Chunky, dark, slightly leafy and herbal, but not doctored up by heavy oak so it comes across natural. The palate has weight and balance along with black plum and roasted berry flavors, while the finish offers spearmint, herbal hints, black pepper and a good feel.
— M.S.
(3/1/2010)
Jammy and lush smelling, yet more racy, acidic and flashy in the mouth. Flavors of cherry and raspberry are saturated and dense, but the feel is kind of hard and narrow. Minty and a little warm on the finish. 70% Malbec and 30% Petit Verdot.
— M.S.
(7/1/2010)
Spearmint, blackberry and plum unfold on the juicy, easy nose. The palate spreads out with raspberry, red plum and licorice flavors. Lengthy and textured on the finish, with a dose of spice. Easy to drink.
— M.S.
(2/1/2005)
Plump and forward smelling, with mild toast aromas. Full and easy, with light apple and mango flavors. Finishes open and spicy, with a jolt of acidic verve.
— M.S.
(2/1/2005)