Morandé 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley)

Country: Chile /
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley
Winery: Morandé /

Fruit for this Bordeaux blend (it’s only 80% Cab) is grown organically in Maipo Valley’s San Bernardo Vineyard. Though the nose is a bit closed, black pepper, dried herb and toast aromas still peek through. A long, tannin-and-char finish punctuates the blackberry, cream and oak palate flavors. It’s a little tight now, and will be better in a year or two.