Cousino Macul Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Deep cherry oak on the nose, the mouth begins with smoked wood and ash followed by stone fruit and currant. The warmth lingers, and a small to moderate residual sugar fills it out. This wine is very good for the price. The tannins are a bit under-ripe, I may try this one again.

May 2008

Opaque purple in colour, this Estate Cabernet offers aromatics of ripeblackberries, plum, herbs and cacao. Medium in body and light tannin, itcaptures the essence of Maipo Valley fruit. In the mouth, the flavorscontinue the blackberry-blueberry themes with hints of cassis and blackolives. Its lingering finish echoes the black fruits and ends on a tangycherry brightness. With time in the glass, this Cabernet unfolds beautifully,suggesting it can be enjoyed in its youth or cellared for 2 to 5 years.

Excellent quality from one of the most consistently good wineries of Chile. Full-bodied, dark-fruited, earthy with ripe tannins.

Note: this was 24 hours after opening. Earthy and leathery nose, in the mouth the fruit (black cherry) was still decent. There was a lot of coffee and licorice notes, the coffee really dominated. Firm tannins, even after this length of time open. Finish was short, but like i said it had been open a while. Prob best to try this again in 6 months - it is just an 06.

May 2008

The Wine Advocate rating: 87

No written review

January 2008