Vina San Pedro Gato Negro Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Central Valley, Chile
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Natalie's Score: 86/100 Community Score: 3.7/5 Community Reviews: 3 Add My Review Product #: 188193 Wine Type: Red Wine	Price: $8.95 Alcohol: 13.5% Drink: Now Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Vina San Pedro Agent: Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits

Tasting note:

Big blackberries and plum preserves. Full-bodied and supple. A knock-it-back party pleaser. Terrific price. Food matches: beef, lamb, pork, duck, game meat, cheeses.

Reviewed April 26, 2010 by Natalie MacLean

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Karen rated this wine as 62/100

VARIETY:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon

ORIGIN:
Molina Vineyard. VII Region, Chile (Central Valley)
San Pedro and San Miguel Vineyard: Broad daytime-night time temperature differentials are perfect for good phenolic ripeness (tannins and anthocyanins).

HARVEST:
Harvest usually takes place in early April at 23–25° brix with yields of 12 to 15 tons per hectare.

VINIFICATION:
Upon reaching the cellar, the grapes are cold macerated for 24 hours at 10º–12°C (50ºF–54°F). Fermentation takes place under controlled temperatures below 28°C (82ºF), with 3–4 daily pumpovers to ensure good color and fresh fruit flavors. The must is racked off its skins part-way through the process and fermentation continues with clean must. The entire process is aimed at producing wines with plenty of fruit intensity and a soft mouthfeel.

TASTING NOTES:
Dark ruby-red in colour, this is a very intense Cabernet full of red fruit aromas, such as berries, cherries, cassis that meld perfectly with sweet vanilla and coconut notes. Medium-bodied with a fresh mouthfeel, the wine is slightly rich, with soft tannins and a long, pleasing finish.

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