Santa Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Costco had this wine up front when you walk in a few weeks ago and I decided to give it a shot. It was only $12 so if it sucked well I didn't waste too much money. You have to be careful sometimes with the Costco blowouts, you don't really know the condition of the wine and you are taking a chance. The last few times I did so worked out so I decided to roll the dice once again.
The wine is from Chile and the producer is Santa Helena. The appellation is the Colchagua Valley and the vineyard Aureus. Its a cab and for the most part scored in the mid to high 80s in many reviews. I wasn't able to smell much tonight so it was hard to tell the nose on the wine. On taste you had the classic signs of a cab but it was not deep and robust like a California. It had some plump blackberry and a hint of spice but the finish was a bit short and had no lingering flavors. If you are looking for a decent and simple cab you can't go wrong with this bottle. The price is right and the taste is better than any other grocery store wine you would find for $12. If you are looking for a higher end Chilean wine look for a Montes Alpha, its usually wrapped in white tissue paper and features an angel on the label. These wines are very good and worth the extra few dollars.
Posted by mardenhill 10/30/2007 10:24:00 PM
Labels: Wine
IF SOMEONE CAN TELL ME WHERE I CAN GET SOME I WOULD APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH.
rachel6chick@aol.com