Santa Rita 2007 Triple C Red (Maipo Valley)

Country: Chile / Triple C
Variety: Red Blend Maipo Valley
Winery: Santa Rita /

This smells like fortified wine and licorice at first, then more like earth and smoked meat. High acidity gives this blend a racy quality but also astringency, while the flavors of blackberry, prune and licorice are very nice. It’s tannic and strong but not quite punishing on the finish.