As we roll through Chile reasonable prices and high quality prevail but did I really need to relate that to you? The LCBO has been quite generous in listing Chilean wines in their Vintages releases. So get ready for a big Chilean invasion in 2023 in Canada. Can we push matters a bit and say buy Chilean and you’ll be laughing all the way to the bank?
Aromatics: Cheerful and chattering cherry, blueberry, rhubarb pie, red currants and a bit of leather.
Palate: The cheerful cherry isn’t relegating itself to aromas as it is on the palate again. Tannins are a bit chalky. There is also blueberry and raspberry. Short and authoritative finish.
Personality: With that cheerful cherry influence I am approachable yet be wary of a serious no nonsense wine.
Food Match: Sun died tomato and chickpea burger.
Price: $22.95 (Ontario).
Cellaring potential: The wine will marginally improve until 2027. Drink by end of 2029.
In a nutshell: Despite the cheerful cherry influence it is only an influence. A serious Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon with a unique character.
RKS 2023 Wine Rating: 91/100.
(Casas del Bosque 2019 Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley, Casas del Bosque, Casablanca Valley, Chile, Liquor Control Board of Ontario # 353086, 750 mL, 14.5%).
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