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Altaland Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Altaland Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Altaland Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Salta, Argentina



Community Score: 4.4/5
Community Reviews: 10
 
Price: $17.95
Sweetness: Dry
Alcohol: 13.5%
 

Drink: 2018-2023

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Altaland

Greg Hughes rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Catena's Altaland label are interesting contrasts to the rest of their lineup. What makes them distinct is that they are from Salta, the high-up region to thebnorth of Mendoza. The wies here are generally a smidge lighter than mendoza, but also concentrated and highly aromatic.
Pretty purple colouration.
Aromas of plum, bramble, violet, and dried berry. There's a disusting of cocoa.
The flavours are light and bright, for a Cab. Pretty satisfying, though.
Flavours of leather, chocolate, currants, cassis, cherry, and anise.
Pair this one with root vegetables on the barbecue, with a nice cut of meat. Interesting and tasty.
 

  


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