Friday, March 20, 2009

Casillero del Diablo Cab Sauv Syrah 2006

Fruity, sweet, aromatic, this one comes with both the reassurance of faith in Chilean wines as well as surprise in the flavours that the Maipo Valley delivers. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grapes, this wine is sweeter than you would expect, but has the smooth, fullsome, all-consuming experience that a lot of Chilean wines have come to be known for. Not one to mess around with Indian food, this one is best to have by itself. I think it's safe to say that this belongs to the "see you again soon" category.

"Casillero del Diablo Reserva Privada is an assemblage of selected grapes from Pirque and Peumo vineyards. Essentially Cabernet Sauvignon from Pirque, the origin of Casillero del Diablo, in the Maipo Valley, the wine also contains Syrah from Peumo hillside vines in the Rapel Valley. Casillero del Diablo has been aged in French oak for 14 months."

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