This review is by request and a good request it is. The Santa Rita is rated #57 out of 100 Top Wines of 2009 by Wine Spectator. This Cab is from a single Estate in the Alto Jahuel region of the Maipo Valley in Chile. It is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, the alcohol level is 14.6%.
The color is a deep dark, slightly see thru ruby red, just like a Cabernet Sauvignon should look like. The nose is interesting, Fig Newtons and spice drops and toast with jam. Vanilla from the oak is very prominent on the palate, and then the dark fruit kicks in. Kind of an oily mouth feel, it really has the flavor stick to your mouth. The finish is chocolate cream mints and the finish does go on for awhile. It has a lot of tannins, but not out of balance, you can feel the tannins in the back of your palate, but it is smooth not a jolt. The taste changes as the wine opens up, different levels of tastes, just like the expensive wines. A very nice, serious wine.
Friend Up Cheap Wine Finder