Cabo de Hornos Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
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Cabo de Hornos is the purest expression of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon originating from volcanic soils. The grapes are planted at the foothills of the Andes mountain range in the Cachapoal Andes Valley, and are affected by winds which come down from the mountains, allowing for slow ripening and a concentrated wine of great character.
Deep ruby of medium to high intensity. Elegant aromas of ripe red and black fruit. Blackberries, blueberries and blackcurrants predominate, complemented by hints of tobacco and cedar contributed by the oak-ageing. This is a well-rounded, fresh wine that achieves a good balance between tannins and acidity and has a long and persistent finish.
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James Suckling
Such intense, blackcurrant aromas here, which really speak to cabernet sauvignon. Very floral, violet and stony notes, too, as well as intense redcurrants, red plums and blueberries. The palate has very direct freshness with a super elegant feel with some plushness and oak pushing through the mid-palate. The finish is elegantly focused with power and definition. Impressive wine...
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Wine Enthusiast
Initial aromas of hot earth and pyrazines loosen their grip amid aromas of eucalyptus and tobacco. A saturated palate has good flow but is inarguably dense, while blackberry and cassis flavors are accented by tobacco and herbal notes. Texturally, this is smooth and balanced.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The varietal Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Cabo de Hornos combines some toasted aromas with bright Cachapoal fruit, a bit peachy and juicy. It has the light from the place and tender varietal character. It's quite ripe.
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Wine Spectator
Big, rich and filled with a deep well of dark plum, blackberry and cherry tart flavors that are filled with chocolate mousse and mocha accents. Long, caressing finish offers Asian spice notes.
A noble variety bestowed with both power and concentration, Cabernet Sauvignon enjoys success all over the globe, its best examples showing potential to age beautifully for decades. Cabernet Sauvignon flourishes in Bordeaux's Medoc where it is often blended with Merlot and smaller amounts of some combination of Cabernet Franc, Malbecand Petit Verdot. In the Napa Valley, ‘Cab’ is responsible for some of the world’s most prestigious, age-worthy and sought-after “cult” wines. Somm Secret—DNA profiling in 1997 revealed that Cabernet Sauvignon was born from a spontaneous crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc in 17th century southwest France.
With an outstanding reputation for its bold reds, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Carmenere, the Cachapoal Valley spreads through the northern part of Chile’s Rapel Valley, with a continuous backdrop of the majestic Andes to its east. This region reaches as far north as the southern outskirts of the city of Santiago where it meets the famous region of the Maipo. The Cachapoal Valley produces no shortage of plum and berry dominated full-bodied reds with aromas and flavors reminiscent of mint, cocoa, spice or smoked meat.