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CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2011 Mendoza |
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
CATENA ALTA |
Very deep intense purple colour. Slightly spicy, fairly juicy, ripe cherry-plum nose with some vanilla notes. Dry, medium bodied, fairly juicy, ripe plum-cherry puree flavours with a lingering, crisp, harmonious, slightly cedary finish. The 2009 (not presented) was released on October 26, 2012 at $45.95. |
CSPC |
959965 |
Type |
Red Table Wine |
Agent |
Tri Alt |
Country |
Argentina |
Region |
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Rating |
**+(89 points) Bright, Cherry-Plum-Cassis Purée |
LCBO Note |
Status |
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TASTING NOTE: A many-layered, multi-faceted wine with great complexity and classic aromas of cassis, blackberry, black currant, coffee and wood spice. Grapes were grown in vineyards that ranged from 940 meters above sea level to 1180 meters. Aged 18 months in new French oak. Full-bodied with great length; elegant and balanced. Pair with: barbecued and grilled meats, game, chicken salad, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2010-2018. Score - 93 (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, May 16, 2014) |
Price |
$ 45.95 |
Bottle Size |
750 mL |
Tasting Date |
vintages release - September 27, 2014 |
Cases bought |
70 (6 bottles per case) |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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