Wine tasted: September 19, 2013 at 5:00 PM

De Gras Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, 2011, Colchagua Valley, Chile. Bought at Santa Isabel Supermarket, Valdivia, Chile. (CH$4.199, or around US$8.20). Alc. 13.5%

The Mont Gras vineyard has become one of my favorites among Chilean wine producers. Elsewhere in this website, we reviewed a specially produced Mont Gras wine for the hotel/shipping company Australis, which was extraordinary. The Reserva denomination here is meaningful in this regard, and signifies a particularly well balanced wine. It has a very good nose upon opening the bottle, with suggestions of fruit and subtle oakiness. The color is dark red, befitting a Cabernet Sauvignon that is both heavy and subtle at the same time. Strong fruitiness, clean and a strong palate with a long finish makes this an exceptionally well balanced wine with a lot of personality. I am sure it would be great with cheeses, meats and even, dare I suggest it, sweet and light chocolate. A great buy at this price!

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