Despite the addition of 10% Carmenere, which in theory should soften the Cabernet and brighten the overall character of the wine, I found this wine to be the weakest of the three. The color was deep and inviting but the aromatics were muted and closed with just a hint of berry. The flavors were simple and tight and the wine finished at 13.6% alcohol and a bit short. In this price range the wine should be more open and inviting.
Concha y Toro, Chile (South America) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
By Gerald D. Boyd