WINEMAKER'S NOTES: "Deep, vivid red. A very expressive nose blossoms with the luxurious aromas of plum, cedar, tobacco and sweet fruits. A voluminous palate opens to well-balanced and flavorful fruit with a long, pleasant, toasty finish."
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2006 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
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| COMPOSITION | 90% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Cabernet Franc 5% Carmenère |
| HARVEST | By hand |
| VINTAGE | April, 2006 |
| APPELLATION | Colchagua Valley |
| AGE OF THE VINES | 15 years |
| YIELD | 3.25 tons per acre |
| MACERATION | 48 hours before fermentation |
| FERMENTATION | Selected yeast, 28-30° C, 7 days |
| AGEING | 12-18 months in French and American oak, at least 3 months in bottle |
| ALCOHOL | 14.3% |
| TOTAL ACIDITY | 5.12 g/l |
| VOLATILE ACIDITY | 0.73 g/l |
| pH | 3.43 |
| RESIDUAL SUGAR | 2.20 g/l |
| FREE SO2 | 30.4 mg/l |
| TOTAL SO2 | 102 mg/l |
Technical Sheet 2006
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REVIEWS: "Best Buy" 92 points. "La Playa 2003 Axel Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley); $20. The surprise of the moment from Chile has to be this full-throttle keg of dynamite Cabernet. It’s a cellar wannabe with credentials. First off, it’s brilliantly ripe, with forceful black cherry, cinnamon and wood spice on the palate. Huge tannins, poking acids and a couple of floors’ worth of depth make it praiseworthy. Imported by Cabernet Corporation. Cellar Selection."
Wine Enthusiast, June, 2006
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