Echeverria Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon

Bright ruby-red. Pungent aromas of red berry and cherry skin, sassafras and dried rose. Supple, palate-caressing raspberry and cherry compote flavors are complemented by notes of spice cake and floral pastilles and pick up a smoky hint of the back half. Shows real suavity, finishing with excellent clarity and length. This wine got one-third new French oak but I don’t detect it.

A serious Cab with red-fruit disposition, spice notes and earthy, smoky, mossy aromas. The palate is good and aggressive, with cassis, snappy acids, softening butter notes and vanilla. Lighter on the finish, with no excess weight or fat; more driving and jousting rather than lush, heavy or lumpy.

Chilean winemaker Roberto Echeverría has crafted an incredibly lush, chewy, ripe, style of Cabernet. Effusive blackberry and cassis liquor aromas waft from the glass of this dark violet wine. 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 10% Syrah and a dash of Carménère giving this red a deep, inviting color and taste. Fantastic!