Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley (2009)
Winery: | Viña Los Vascos |
Region: | Chile » Colchagua Valley |
Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Type: | Table Wines |
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Viña Los Vascos on SnoothNovember 2010
I say there is absolutely no differences between the Reserva and the regulara. This reminds me of a $10 2005 Bordeaux. Some cotton candy on the mid-palate. I would never guess this was a Cabernet. More like a south american pinot. Read More
November 2010
A disappointment. Since when do Cabernet Sauvingnon's have such over-ripe cherry overtones? The nose was cherry cough drop+pepper, but the taste was watery and unpleasantly bitter. The finish?...well, there really wasn't a finish. Sorry, but I expected more, even though this was a $10 bottle. I won't buy it again. Read More
October 2010
For $10 you can't go wrong with this. Very Bordeaux-like approach. I would never guess this was from Chile. Read More
June 2010
Here's another wine with the backing of Domaines Barons de Rothschild. This one coming from a small valley within the Colchagua Province, Caneten Valley in Chile. Unfortunately, I can only give this wine 2 glasses. On the surface, it was pleasing to taste, but it shows a little more like a sauvignon blanc than a chardonnay. On the back of the bo... Read More
April 2010
I've rated this wine three times, having given it 90pts, 90pts, and 91pts. Luxurious aroma with licorice, blackberries, and cream finishing out the palate. Very long finish. Drink now. Read More
March 2010
I found this a very enjoyable, crisp white. Had a bit of zip without being sharp, and nice on the nose. Read More
March 2010
i found a bottle of 95 in my cellar and I will drink it with my friends tonight. Prem Kumar - Hong Kong Read More
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