Carmen
Gran Reserva Los Quillayes Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Maipo Valley, Central Valley, Chile
Decent first night, but cranberry notes mellowed nicely on night 2. Strawberry and vanilla on the nose, and plum, tobacco, and a bit of vanilla. Low oak and mid tannin. $20
Decent first night, but cranberry notes mellowed nicely on night 2. Strawberry and vanilla on the nose, and plum, tobacco, and a bit of vanilla. Low oak and mid tannin. $20
Jun 14th, 2018
Carmen , nope!
Harsh
All negatives at first, notice the diesel type taste then the sour aspect then the harsh burn... Each negative element eventually evolves.
Only balance at first: tannins.
After 2hrs decanting..omg so much better! Everything balances out. Acidity remains an issue but everything else smoothens. Would get it again but wouldn't drink before 2hrs in decanter.
Carmen , nope!
Harsh
All negatives at first, notice the diesel type taste then the sour aspect then the harsh burn... Each negative element eventually evolves.
Only balance at first: tannins.
After 2hrs decanting..omg so much better! Everything balances out. Acidity remains an issue but everything else smoothens. Would get it again but wouldn't drink before 2hrs in decanter.
Smell: of matches initially, then ripe cherry/chocolate
Taste: light initial flavor, cherry, slight astringency that diminished the longer it was open. woody, stronger acid and tannins.
Smell: of matches initially, then ripe cherry/chocolate
Taste: light initial flavor, cherry, slight astringency that diminished the longer it was open. woody, stronger acid and tannins.
