Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Misiones de Rengo Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah Reserva 2007

Variety: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon , 32%  Syrah

Country of origin: Chile
Wine appellation: Rapel Valley
Vintage: 2007
Alcohol content: 14.0%
Color: very deep garnet red
Bouquet: spices, canned black currant and forest fruit, pepper, hint of black chocolate, coffe and toast
Taste: medium to full body, round, canned black currant, blackberries, good tannins, spices, coffee,black chocolate , medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing: black chocolate
Overall score: 4+7+13+6+7=87
Price: CZK 179
Stopper: single piece cork
Very nice Cab sauv Syrah blend for very good price. Comparing to my notes from October 2013 the nose is more towards spices and toast with touch of coffee. Feels austere despite higher alcohol and at very good bottle maturity.

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