Concha y Toro

Frontera Central Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

8.3398 ratings

8.61 pro ratings

Central Valley, Chile

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck

Top Notes For

7.4

This is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot.
Dark cherry in color. Tart fruits on the nose.
Red berries on the palate and Medium bodied. Tart finish with unripe cherries.
Unbalanced and unattractive. Not the best Chilean wine I have had.
Will not buy again.

This is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot.
Dark cherry in color. Tart fruits on the nose.
Red berries on the palate and Medium bodied. Tart finish with unripe cherries.
Unbalanced and unattractive. Not the best Chilean wine I have had.
Will not buy again.

5 people found it helpfulJan 17th, 2015

8.6

Smooth, good!

Smooth, good!

3 people found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2014

7.9

Good with goat cheese, but will not bring it out for good friends. (2012 vintage)

Good with goat cheese, but will not bring it out for good friends. (2012 vintage)

2 people found it helpfulJun 20th, 2014

8.0

Keith had this 5 years ago

Keith had this 5 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMay 2nd, 2019

8.0

Dan had this 5 years ago

Dan had this 5 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMar 16th, 2019

9.1

Less bitter and smooth

Less bitter and smooth

1 person found it helpfulDec 30th, 2018

6.4

Found this 10 year old bottle... Wow, don't try this at home!

Found this 10 year old bottle... Wow, don't try this at home!

1 person found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2015

8.6

Just fine for mulled wine

Just fine for mulled wine

Dec 31st, 2016

7.3

Tastes like formaldehyde

Tastes like formaldehyde

Dec 22nd, 2021

8.6

Pretty good. Dry and simple.

Pretty good. Dry and simple.

May 25th, 2021