Surprise, surprise- Mom comes home from a Sam's Club run with a bargain bottle of Chilean Cab. She's learning quickly ;) So, naturally, she bought it, and I can drink it IF I blog about it. This is me doing just that. (Cheers!)
So I have high expectations of some varietals. Argentinean Malbecs, New Zealand Sauv Blancs, Oregon Pinot Noirs, all Spanish reds, and (yes) Chilean Cabs, to name a few. So let's give this guy a go and see how he handles. The Veo Grande is initially very sweet on the nose. It has a crazy fruity aroma going on, with lots of red berries and grapes. My first sip caught me off guard; it's definitely not got the sugar I smelled. Initially this guy is a bit bitter! And not in a bad way. So this thing has some tongue coating tannins that are pretty smooth, I must say. There's an herb in here I can't quite pin down... a little sweet mint maybe? It's pleasantly warming down the throat, with a sufficiently long finish. The finish does get a bit dull at the end, though. Overall not bad for the price of a matinee.
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (I think)
Alcohol: 13.5%
Origin: Colchagua Valley, Chile
Price: ~$7 at Sam's Club
Rachel's Grade: B Definitely couldn't go any lower here. It's a decent, albeit unexpected, Cab. It takes a second or two out of the bottle to really develop the flavors. I think it would be pretty awesome with some really sharp cheese. There is definitely a killer pairing to be had with this guy. Actually, next time I drink it, that's exactly what I'm going to do.
I tried this it with a 10 year old cheddar, I was more than pleasantly delighted with it's lasting tannin's that cleansed my pallet for the second round of the tasting. I think this will keep very well so I am adding a few bottles to my basement to try in a couple years or when I need a nice wine for a marinara covered item. Love to cook and drink wine. Jim
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