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CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2009 Mendoza
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer CATENA
Extremely deep intense purple colour. Slightly cedary, ripe plum nose with some sandalwood and baked cherry notes. Solid, dry, medium-full bodied, fairly juicy, plummy, dried ripe cherry flavours with a lingering, sandalwood, fairly high acid finish. Better than the recommended 2008 (**) released on June 11, 2011 at $19.95. CSPC 985002
Type Red Table Wine
Agent Tri Alt
Country Argentina
Region
Rating **/**+(88 points)
Solid, Complex, Baked Ripe Cherries
LCBO Text Status Recommended by Vintage Assessments!
A Best Buy
TASTING NOTE: Solid and inviting up front, with licorice, menthol, floral berry and power. The palate is tight, firm, tannic and lemony, with oak-based vanilla, dill and lemon flavors accenting meaty but generic berry fruit. Snappy and tight on the finish, with plenty of acidity. Score: 88 (Michael Schachner, Wine Enthusiast, Nov. 2011) Price $ 19.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - May 26, 2012
Cases bought 1200 (12 bottles per case)

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