Although I did not care for the Carmenere among the current releases in the “Casillero del Diablo” Reserve line from Concha y Toro, this Cabernet and the Merlot are both terrific. The Cabernet shows medium-plus body, nice depth of flavor, interesting accents of cocoa and cedar, and very well-measured tannins that provide structure without astringency. I tasted both wines for three days out of an uncorked bottle, and neither lost any of its fruit or coherence, which is amazing for wines in this price range.
Concha y Toro, Central Valley (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
By Michael Franz