Ninety-point Cabernet for ten bucks? That’s right–and if my score is off, I’ve missed on the low side. Deep, dark and delicious, this shows lots of leafy, spicy complexities wrapped around a core of fruit recalling blackberries and black currants. Expressive and distinctive while also being true to the variety and the place of origin, this is an astonishing value and a clearly excellent wine regardless of price.
Santa Carolina, Colchagua Valley (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
By Michael Franz