Winemaker Notes
Deep ruby in appearance. Aromas of ripe black fruit, tobacco leather, and vegetal notes exude from the glass. The palate is firm and velvety in structure, with a balance of alcohol and acidity and excellent persistence.
Ideal pairings include hard cheeses such as manchego, well-seasoned pastas, roasted vegetables, or white and red meats.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Pretty aromas of rose bush, currants, wild strawberries, dried spices, thyme and lemon zest. It’s medium-bodied with finely knit tannins and fresh acidity. Fragrant, fresh and vibrant. 31% cabernet franc, 26% syrah, 22% carmenere, 11% merlot and 10% cabernet sauvignon. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
One of the world’s most classic and popular styles of red wine, Bordeaux-inspired blends have spread from their homeland in France to nearly every corner of the New World. Typically based on either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot and supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, the best of these are densely hued, fragrant, full of fruit and boast a structure that begs for cellar time. Somm Secret—Blends from Bordeaux are generally earthier compared to those from the New World, which tend to be fruit-dominant.
The Maipo Valley is Chile’s most famous wine region. Set in the country’s Central Valley, it is warm and quite dry, often necessitating the use of irrigation. Alluvial soils predominate but are supplemented with loam and clay.
The climate in Maipo is best-suited for ripe, full-bodied reds like Cabernet Sauvignon (the region’s most widely planted grape), Merlot, Syrah and Carmenère, a Bordeaux variety that has found a successful home in Chile.
White wines are also produced with great prosperity, especially near the cooler coast, include Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.