Concha y Toro, Terrunyo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pirque, Alto Maipo, Maipo, 2009

Tasting: Maipo Cabernet

Fine cedar and lead pencil nose. Classy. Some freshness despite the year.

Tasting: Maipo Cabernet

Some interesting earthy, roasted herbs, plum and grilled cherry aromas. Good crisp acid, nicely judged tannin. It is a bit hot and loose on the finish but not overdone, or invasive. Smart wine. Especially in the context of the vintage. Gravelly style. Good!

Tasting: Maipo Cabernet

another good example of a warm vintage, this has a good balance between ripe fruit and pungent acidity. Notes of minth and tobacco surrounding the sweet tannins.