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Casa Donoso Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva(2005)
- Winery:
- Casa Donoso
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon; Cabernet Franc; Merlot
- Region:
- Chile
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- beef, red grape, cabernet sauvignon, steak, grill, bargain, hamburger, american cuisine, merlot, berry
- The Wine Messenger
- 92/100
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January 2008
- A fruity and approachable Chilean Cab at a great price.
A typical Chilean Cabernet that is softer and easier to drink than one from Bordeaux thanks to the full ripening of the grapes. Made from hand-picked fruit from old vines in the Maule Valley that is fermented in temperature-controlled vats before spending 8 months in oak. The final wine is rounded out with a little Merlot (10%) and Cabernet Franc (5%). A great value.
This versatile Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon is ideal for everyday drinking. Aromas of cassis, red fruit and eucalyptus lead to a medium body with ripe raspberry and plum read more...flavors, and a touch of oak on the long, rich finish. It will pair well with burgers, steak, kebabs and other hearty grill fare. A very smooth, velvety wine with great depth of flavor that is good to have on hand when you fire up the grill. Can age for 2 to 3 more years.
Grilled Red Meats, Hamburger, Roasted Red Meats, Steak, Stews
Casa Donoso is a French-owned winery near Talca in the center of the Maule Valley, one of the southernmost Chilean wine regions. Although it is wetter and colder than other regions, the fertile soil, ample sunshine, and moderating influence of the Pacific Ocean ensure optimal fruit ripeness. Donoso lies on the site of one of the oldest estates in Chile where the first vines were brought from Bordeaux in the middle of the nineteenth century. Unlike many recently-established vineyards, Donoso’s vineyards have much older vines. Since 1989, the estate has been modernized to international standards.
Overview Chile is a country of amazingly diverse landscapes, with over 4,000 miles of South Pacific coastline on one side and the Andes on the other. Cool maritime winds drift across the Pacific and settle into the winegrowing regions, cooling the grapes and consequently slowing down the ripening process. The Andes protect the vineyards from torrential storms and provide limitless water from the many streams that flow from the mountains. Chile has taken advantage of its near-perfect weather to create approachable wines with depth and character, reflecting many of its sub-regions. In addition to the more famous varietals such a Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, Chile is also home to Carmenére; a charming, well-structured grape once mistaken for Merlot through the country’s vineyards.
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The Wine Messenger
- A fruity and approachable Chilean Cab at a great price. A typical Chilean Cabernet that is softer and easier to drink than one from Bordeaux thanks to the full ripening of the grapes. Made from hand-picked fruit from old vines in the Maule Valley that is fermented in temperature-controlled vats before spending 8 months in oak. The final wine is rounded out with a little Merlot (10%) and Cabernet Franc (5%). A great value. This versatile Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon is ideal for everyday drinking. Aromas of cassis, red fruit and eucalyptus lead to a medium body with ripe raspberry and plum flavors, read more...and a touch of oak on the long, rich finish. It will pair well with burgers, steak, kebabs and other hearty grill fare. A very smooth, velvety wine with great depth of flavor that is good to have on hand when you fire up the grill. Can age for 2 to 3 more years.Pair With: Grilled Red Meats, Hamburger, Roasted Red Meats, Steak, Stews (hide)
