Botalcura 2003 Cayao Red (Central Valley)

Country: Chile / Cayao
Variety: Red Blend Central Valley
Winery: Botalcura /

There isn’t enough fruit on this high flier to give it the unqualified seal of approval. In fact, for $50 it has its issues, namely a nose of boot polish and grainy oak. Seems like the fruit is fading and what’s left besides some light raspberry is unabsorbed oak and thin, grabby tannins. Not a bad wine per se but not a big success either.