True Maipo aromas of tobacco, eucalyptus, earth and herbal berry lead to a full and rugged palate with plenty of tannic grip and loads of black fruit, cassis and chocolate flavors. Long and more chocolaty on the finish, with a touch of medicinality.
— M.S.
(12/31/2011)
This boisterous young Cabernet really shows the new style at Cousiño-Macul. This Cab has maple, vanilla and licorice to go with cassis, pepper and a drop of cherry cough syrup. It’s big, polished and shows integrated tannins.
— M.S.
(3/1/2004)
The opening aromas entail peach, pear and some light oak—just what you’d hope for from a Chilean Chardonnay. Since only part of the wine was barrel aged, the body holds onto some snap and clarity. Still, some vanilla and lees character create richness and ultimately a good wine.
— M.S.
(3/1/2004)
Quite round and chewy, but zesty enough to stay on balance. There’s lemon custard and pineapple on the fresh nose, and apple, banana and vanilla flavors. Finishes slightly toasty; nicely oaked. Imported by Billington Imports.
— M.S.
(3/1/2006)
Rather heavy and condensed, with earthy, foresty notes and a touch of heat on the nose. The palate boasts full cassis and black-cherry flavors, and there’s additional dark cherry on the finish. Slightly medicinal.
— M.S.
(12/31/2006)
Smells big but also herbal and entirely like a Maipo Cab. There’s a freshness to the palate but also olive, herbs, berry fruit and a touch of vanilla sweetness. Medium-length on the finish, with some creamy, candied weight. Good but kind of regular given the price.
— M.S.
(12/31/2010)
Tropical aromas include banana. There’s good texture here framing toasted apple, melon and banana flavors. Tastes lightly buttered on the finish, with notes of apple and lemon. Normal and good.
— M.S.
(12/1/2011)
Juicy dark cherry and berry aromas with cedar and cola notes present a Pinot Noir like profile for this wine. It continues the disguise with its cherry and oak flavors, rather light mouthfeel and lack of density for a Cabernet based wine.
— W.E.
(2/1/2001)