Happy Sunday! Today has been a somewhat relaxing day of chores (that sure seems oxymoronic), as I've done some laundry, organized a few things and prepped for cooking dinner, so it really hasn't been stressful at all. And now I'm ready for a nice glass of wine as I start cooking my Sunday dinner, and tonight I've opened a bottle of 2012 Koyle Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon which I recently purchased from Wines Till Sold Out. This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (85%), Cabernet Franc (10%) and Petit Verdot (5%) from the Alto Colchagua Valley of Chile. So let's see how this wine is tasting!
In the glass, this wine is a classic deep ruby color, with just a touch of amber along the edges. After a bit of breathing time, the wine presents aromas of olive tapenade and earthy leather, with undertones of red currant and plum. Take a sip and it reveals a departure from the nose, with a rush of ripe cherry and currant, with much less of the earthy tones, which are instead replaced with a good bit of minerality midpalate. The tannins are gripping, and the finish is quite dry, with a reprise of herbal notes.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8, as it's a pleasant drinking Cabernet that might be a few years past its prime, but still a solid value at just $10. This wine would be ideal with a casual weeknight dinner, with everything from burgers and steaks, to pizza and barbecue. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with a classic herb crusted rack of lamb with mashed potatoes, a red wine demi and some bacon roasted Brussels sprouts. Cheers!
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