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Santa Rita 120 Reserva Especial Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Wine Review

Santa Rita 120 Reserva Especial Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Santa Rita 120 Reserva Especial Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Maipo Valley, Chile

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $11.00

Drink: 2018-2021

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Santa Rita

Agent: E&J Gallo Winery Canada Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 89/100

Here's a terrific party wine that won't break your budget. Dark and brooding with black fruit, smoke and a pleasantly bitter and refreshing finish. Cries out for hearty meat dishes, especially barbecue. Stunningly great price for this quality.

Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: red meat, pork, spicy sauces, sausages.

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This Santa Rita 120 Reserva Especial Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 was reviewed on April 12, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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  • 218644
  • $9.05 
  • 4,491 bottles
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Reviews and Ratings

Andrea Shapiro rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

This Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon from Santa Rita has a medium ruby colour with a fragrant and abundant bouquet. Cherries, stewed strawberries, roasted red peppers, smoke and some traditional herbal baking spices of thyme and oregano. Flavours are juicy and full - tart cherries, blackcurrants and blueberries. This is accompanied with nutmeg, mineral stones and soft cedar wood note. Dry crisp and delicious. Medium acidity exceptionally well balanced with a curvaceous body and lean finish. Tannins are tremendously well integrated. A roast beef’s dream come true. 88 points - tasted April 2018

2 Members would buy this wine again

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