Buying a wine with a hefty price tag is a transaction that needs to be justified only by the buyer, and wine writers should not wring their hands that “it’s not worth it.” To whom? However, a wine of this quality at this price should be of great interest to those who generally enjoy a similar taste profile in higher-priced wines. It is a wonderful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (about 85%), Syrah (10%) and Carménère (5%) that has various flavor strands that don’t compete but blend on the palate – rich, dark-berry and plum flavors meet with dusty, unsweetened chocolate and finally with green herbs that, re-tasted the following day, delightfully remind of Oakville eucalyptus. The latter characteristic may be interpreted by some as a “flaw,” so they should not purchase it. Additionally, the Cabernet/Syrah combination seems to be one that winemakers in Cabernet regions have insufficiently explored outside of Australia and to some extent, legally and illegally, in Bordeaux.
Echeverria Family Wines, Maipo Valley (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
By Roger Morris
