date:Apr 11, 2017
Protegido Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 ($50). This cabernet sauvignon has 1-percent dollops of cabernet franc, syrah, and petit verdot blended in. Cabernet sauvignon is one of the grape varieties that thrive in several growing regions within Chile. This one comes from Maipo Valley, the winerys home region. Red berry fruit aromas are intermingled with bits of black fruit and spice. Red raspberry, cherry, and dark chocolate notes drive the intense, full-bodied palate. The persistent finish has bits of