Wine Time with Aaron the Wine Man

Good day Prince Albert! My expertise with promoting and speaking about wine has taught me that lovers will nearly at all times take pleasure in a superb Cabernet Sauvignon. Individuals love the extraordinary flavors, gripping tannins and full physique of a superb wine and Cab Sauv delivers that in spades. What prospects don’t take pleasure in about Cab Sauv is the value, which simply tops $20 for many entry-level wines within the USA part. France has some good choices in Bordeaux blends however as soon as once more, the value has simply reached $20 for many “funds” wines.

I set my sights on Chile this week with the aim of discovering a superb (I’ll take acceptable) Cabernet Sauvignon that received’t destroy your funds. The preliminary aim was wines below $20 however after I noticed the $10 wines on the backside of the shelf, I spotted I wanted to know the reality: are these wines any good or do folks drink them out of desperation? I’m shocked to say that even at this value degree (the bottom of doable value factors within the retailer), there’s some taste and pleasure to be discovered!

My first sip of the week was Antares 2021 which left a bitter style within the mouth. An excessive amount of acidity and highlighted bitterness exhibits that even wines with a D.O. designation generally is a let-down. The rising space will need to have been fairly cool for that decrease alcohol degree and focus of crimson fruits (inexperienced pepper is one other telltale signal of under-ripe Cab Sauv grapes).

Subsequent up was my favourite of the week: Gato Negro Cab Sauv. I’ve at all times handed by this wine within the Chile aisle and puzzled what it was like. As this wine is priced low, I didn’t count on a lot, however the colour was deep, the aroma was intense and whereas this may not substitute your different favorites, it makes a superb possibility for a celebration/BBQ or when somebody desires another glass however doesn’t wish to open one other bottle of dearer wine. This scrathes that Cab Sauv itch however nonetheless doesn’t reside as much as the standard of California Cab Sauv.

Lastly, I tasted and rated the third funds Chilean Cab Sauv: Fronterra. You’ll discover an absence of classic on the label and at this value level, I used to be anticipating a giant disappointment. This wine lands within the center, it’s not dangerous but it surely’s additionally not nice. The flavors style muted like they’re ready to come back to life with fundamental crimson fruit and simply sufficient acidity to steadiness the wine. It’s drinkable and I just like the toasty end however I might go on one other buy.

This experiment yielded some good outcomes and every wine received and misplaced factors for various causes. Total, the Gato Negro is my best choice! Listed here are my wine picks of the week!  

Fronterra Cabernet Sauvignon: (Product of Chile). Dry crimson, deep purple colour. The aromas coming from the glass are low-intensity with considerably muddled notes of cherries and raspberries. The palate has barely extra exercise occurring with mild, mushy notes of crimson cherries, plums and raspberries and hints of floral pepper which carries right into a medium-length end of toasted oak and fruit. Acidity is low which retains the wine delicate and simple to sip whereas the medium physique lends simply sufficient weight to make the wine gratifying. The fruit flavors blur a bit on the mid-palate and total, the wine is kind of easy, however its easy-going nature and engaging end wine Fronterra a couple of factors. Pairs effectively with delicate, creamy cheeses. Good! $12, 12% ABV

Antares Cabernet Sauvignon 2021: (D.O. Central Valley, Chile). Dry crimson, medium purple colour. The nostril focuses on crimson forest fruits like cherries, raspberries, strawberries and currants with hints of inexperienced pepper. Good depth on the aroma. The flavors on the palate are dry with a right away burst of tart acidity (excessive) and bitter crimson fruits (cherries and currants). Sadly, this bitter fashion heightens the feeling of bitterness introduced on by medium tannins. Whereas not overly tough or gritty on the mouth, the tannins style fairly astringent. The woodsy flavors of cherry, strawberry and currant transfer into notes of low-intensity oak spice and bread on the fast end. Easy and off-balance, this Chilean crimson tastes higher with contemporary salami or a salty, crunchy snack like Cheezies. Common. $12, 12.5% ABV

Gato Negro Cabernet Sauvignon 2022: (Product of Chile). Dry to off-dry crimson, deep purple colour. The high-intensity nostril broadcasts itself with a juicy bouquet of plums, blackberries, cherries, blueberries, grape juice and a contact of gassiness. The primary sip reveals a wine that tastes much less fruity than it smells however nonetheless delivers a medium-bodied mixture of darkish cherries, vanilla, plums and crimson/black currants. The straightforward however fruity profile leads right into a medium-length end of oak spice and darkish fruits. Medium acidity provides steadiness and mushy/clean medium tannins give a little bit of grip. The wine might use some extra focus however for a funds wine it’s fairly tasty and simple to sip on. There are not any factors awarded for complexity or size however the wine has spectacular depth and taste for its value level. I might think about shopping for this in a field to have on the counter. Nothing fancy but it surely tastes fairly first rate! Pair with bison burgers, grilled steaks or dry ribs. Good! $12, 13% ABV

Cheers and thanks for studying!

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