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Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Jon Steeves rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

This is a deep ruby red, highly concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon cultivated at high elevation of 630-680 m above sea level in Chile's famous Maipo Valley from vines planted in 1982 in the Pirque Vineyard, from block Las Terrazas. 14.5% ABV and unfiltered, this wine is deep and structured offering exceptional Quality and value. Rich with aromatics of strawberry, cherry, mocha, cocoa, blackberry, and a hint of graphite and leather as well on the palate. Stretching broadly across your senses, this wine is designed to please and requires 2h minimum decanting to breathe before enjoyment. Well balanced and well integrated. This is a medium plus across the board on acidity, tannins, fruit intensity. Enjoy with grilled, stewed, braised meats, traditional fare, or own its own. Drinking exceptionally well now through 2022. Tasted Jan 2016.
Ghislain Lalonde rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

FBF, JS91(3)

John Szabo, MS

A finely balanced, rich and succulent but well-cut cabernet here from Concha y Toro, with a terrific salty note on the palate and sufficient crunchy acids to contain and enliven the ensemble. There's real drive and depth on the palate; this expands nicely across several flavour dimensions. Great length, too. Tasted October 2015. Value Rating: ***




Natalie's Review

Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Maipo Valley, Chile: A robust Chilean red wine with flavours of blackberry jam and preserves, firm tannins and a sweet dark fruit finish. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2014-2017. 562918 15% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 89/100. October 31, 2015 Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine  Full Review

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