Friday, January 18, 2008

Santa Rita "Triple C" Maipo Valley (Chile) 2004

Opaque purple/red.

Deep blackberry, spearmint, clay/earth, and heavy toast oak aromas. Smells packed.

Utterly round and mouthfilling, with great flesh riding all the way through the finish. Tannin shows a slight rusticity. Deep black fruit and earth flavors also show a green note which adds interest. Chewy, flavorful finish. Not at all dominated by its oak component.

55% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Carmenere

Seriously good action.

$30?