Humberto Canale Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot 2008, USD 10
Very good red from Alto Valle de Rio negro, NorthPatagonia
Clear patagonian with deep dark ripe fruit in a strong alcohol and acidity with typical eucalyptus notes. Nice balance with gentle tannins. The palate shows more middle component but exquisite end of palate too. Soft smoke aftertaste. I´d say 89 points with a very good value. Just lacks concentration to be an excelent one.
`Bodega Canale´ is `the winery´ of Rio Negro Province. Same owner since 1909 or so and no doubt the most knowledgeable winery around.They show consistency through the years and even now make some of the more typical wines.
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