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Monday, July 6, 2015

Caliterra Edicion Limitada A 2012 (about $20)



About the Wine:  This is a blend of Malbec and Carmenere.  Technically that is a Bordeaux blend, though both of those varietals are have fallen out of favor in Bordeaux.  Some people remember relatives' birthdays.  I remember stuff like that.

About THIS Wine:  It is a very dense red in the glass with an almost neon rim.  The nose is big, even for a Chilean red.  There is a lot of fruit and spice jumping out of the glass.  The palate delivers what the nose promises.  This is a beast of wine in the best way.  There is good tannin structure.  The finish is a little short after the big palate.

Drinking This Wine:  This is a steak wine all day.

Overall Impression:  A good, lingering finish would elevate this wine to the next level.  Because it does not have it, I will say that the wine is reasonable for the price.

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