Simone 2006 Grand Reserve Red (Maule Valley)

Country: Chile / Maule Valley
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend
Winery: Simone / Grand Reserve

Meaty and leathery on first blush, with chunky dark-fruit aromas leading to a beefy palate with pure plum and blackberry flavors. Thick, layered and relatively deep, with a good DNA and commendable purity and overall quality. Very close to top-level Cab from Chile, with 15% Carmenère and 5% Petit Verdot.