CARO 2009
Bordeaux Red Blends from Argentina, South America
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ratings pedigree (past vintages):
winemaker's notes:
Intense, deep red color with fine hints of crimson.
The nose offers pleasant aromas of red and dark fruit, with redcurrants, also some mint and cedar. The bouquet fills out with notes of vanilla, spices and mocha, characteristic of French oak. This is a dense, complex wine, with good tannic structure. The lingering finesse of the tannins gives the wine good length and a pleasant, soft mouthfeel. Deep, aromatic and complex with very appealing intense fruit. Has yet to reach its peak.
alcohol by volume:
14.0%
critical acclaim:
"The 2009 Caro Blend is made up of 60% Malbec and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 18 months in 80% new French oak. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it is a serious wine with a Bordeaux-like personality. Captivating aromas of sandalwood, exotic spices, violets, leather, and assorted black fruits titillate the nose while pointing to a full-bodied, plush, layered wine that manages to stay light on its feet despite its size. It is the best Caro that I have tasted to date and mandates another 3-4 years of cellaring, reaching its peak from 2015 to 2029. "
92 Points
The Wine Advocate
"Powerful, with smoke, spice and toasty oak notes accenting the dark plum skin, kirsch and cassis fruit that gives way to full tannins and a long, smoky finish."
90 Points
Wine Spectator
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