Winery - Antucura
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Very ripe and leaning towards raisiny on the nose, with baked berry and brushed leather notes. The palate is full and aggressive, with a mix of herbed berry, tobacco and spice flavors. Finishes dry and tannic, with chocolate and a slightly syrupy aftertaste.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This vintage seems more medicinal and overtly ripe than the more balanced 2003. It has high alcohol (15.2%) and medium acidity, thus it’s a touch gummy and syrupy. But if you like power at the core of your Cabernet-Merlot blends and you don’t mind a little fire in the hole after drinking, then we recommend this chewy, ripe, very modern offering.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
After you chop your way through the black forest of char, roasted berry and coffee aromas, you’ll encounter a pretty large mass of flavors that include blackberry, cola, root beer and cinnamon. It’s a fairly packed and saturated wine at 14.9%, and the finish of mocha and chocolate accentuates the wine’s oak elevage. Best for those who like ripeness and size. The blend is 60% Merlot and 40% Cab Sauvignon.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Like its little brother Calvulcura, this wine is Cabernet Sauvignon mixed with Merlot. It’s a big boy with stewed berries, prune and licorice on the bouquet. Below that heavy nose is a palate that’s sweet and ripe, and arguably too much so. If chocolate, richness and heft are your thing, this is a winner; purists, however, may wish for more tannin, structure and nuance.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Opens with earthy, leafy aromas that can best be described as “mature.” Throw in tobacco and baked plum, and the picture is complete. The palate is concentrated and tight, with sweet, herbal berry flavors and caramel on the finish. Rugged and herbal as a whole but with good qualities; 50% Cabernet with 40% Merlot and 10% Malbec.
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