Errazuriz Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Don Maximiano Estate

Wine information: Errazuriz Estate was founded in 1870 when Don Maximiano Errazuriz planted his first vineyards at Panquehue in the Aconcagua Valley - 100km North of the capital. Today, the tradition of quality lives on with Don Maximiano's descendant Eduardo Chadwick. Eduardo is the fifth generation of his family to be involved in the wine business. Errazuriz's philosophy is best expressed by Don Maximiano who said, "From the best land, the best wine." Viña Errazuriz believe in the concept of 'terroir' and strive to produce the finest wines by controlling every stage of the winemaking process, from grape growing in the Aconcagua, Casablanca and Curico valleys, to winemaking with the most natural techniques. The grapes for the Errazuriz Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon come from the Max II vineyard in the Valle de Aconcagua, characterized by its Mediterranean climate with moderately warm summer days and cool evening breezes, which results in a daily temperature variation that is very beneficial for the development of the polyphenols in red varieties. This wine is actually a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 125 Cabernet Franc. The final blend was aged for 12 months in oak barrels (83% French, 17% American. 33% were new).

Tasting Notes: Errazuriz Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is bright ruby-red in colour, this wine has a very expressive nose with a profile of fresh red and black fruits such as cassis, blackcurrant, coffee and cedar, along with sweet spice notes of cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg from the oak that heighten the blend. These aromas are complemented on the palate with a balsamic touch that lends additional complexity and fine, supple tannins lead to a very firm yet friendly wine. Fresh acidity brightens the flavours, prolongs the finish, and ensures that the wine will age very well for years to come.

 
     

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