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Cousiño Macul Antiguas Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Maipo Valley, Chile

This is an elegant bottle of Cabernet made in a very Bordeaux-like style....

What the Wine Critics Thought: Wine Advocate 90 Points It is purple-colored with a slightly brooding nose of black currant and blackberry. This leads to a medium to full-bodied wine with some elegance, excellent depth, and savory flavors. It has enough structure to evolve for 2-3 years but can be enjoyed now. It will be at its best from 2010 to 2018.

What We Thought: A classic Chilean Cabernet nose displays plenty of cedar and cassis along with some light vegetal notes. The rich, ripe blackberry palate is full-bodied, silky smooth and finishes with light acids and supple tannins. An elegant wine that will improve with age. Use a decanter....

December 3, 2008