Vina Calina Cabernet Sauvignon (75cl, 13.5%)

A Chilean red wine made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Maule Valley. Produced by Calina LTDA. in Talca, it draws on fruit from Maipo, Rapel, Curicó and Maule, with hand harvesting, a three-day cold soak, fermentation and ageing in French and American oak barrels. The 2006 vintage earned Bronze medals at the San Francisco International Wine Competition and the Decanter World Wine Awards. It is bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. On the nose there are wild berry and cassis, with herbal, olive and peppery notes, plus cedar and a hint of wet earth. The palate is fresh and juicy with red plum and blackberry, then cedar, tobacco leaf and peppery spice over a round texture, with cola and subtle mocha from oak. The finish is medium, with clean, lightly tannic grip and lingering dark fruit and mocha.