Anakena

Special Reserve ONA Cachapoal Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

8.885 ratings
-no pro ratings
Cachapoal Valley, Rapel Valley, Central Valley, Chile
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Carménère
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.4

Impressive for the price. Simple and pleasant with nice body and #carmenere characteristics. Perfect with a #bbq #asado #anakena #chile

Impressive for the price. Simple and pleasant with nice body and #carmenere characteristics. Perfect with a #bbq #asado #anakena #chile

Apr 12th, 2016
Sean Herriott

Very impressed! Has the polish and complexity of a much more expensive wine.

Very impressed! Has the polish and complexity of a much more expensive wine.

Apr 29th, 2018
Scott Petrus

This bottle wasn't as good as the first. Still a very good wine with red fruit and tannins but not as well balanced as others.

This bottle wasn't as good as the first. Still a very good wine with red fruit and tannins but not as well balanced as others.

Apr 22nd, 2017
Scott Petrus

This puppy was wound up very tightly when first opened. Once give some air I was impressed by the aromatics from the Syrah and the waves cassis from CS. The French oak gives the wine plenty of depth and complexity. Finish around 30 seconds. Massive QPR. Exactly what I was looking for compared to the softer styles on the other side of the Andes.

This puppy was wound up very tightly when first opened. Once give some air I was impressed by the aromatics from the Syrah and the waves cassis from CS. The French oak gives the wine plenty of depth and complexity. Finish around 30 seconds. Massive QPR. Exactly what I was looking for compared to the softer styles on the other side of the Andes.

Mar 3rd, 2017
Zach Henderson

Interesting blend with Carmenere and Syrah paired with CabSav. Would love to see with 4 more years.

Interesting blend with Carmenere and Syrah paired with CabSav. Would love to see with 4 more years.

Dec 12th, 2016
Sean Herriott

What a bargain in terms of complexity! Full of dark fruit with a chocolatey finish. There's also some mint and leather to boot.

What a bargain in terms of complexity! Full of dark fruit with a chocolatey finish. There's also some mint and leather to boot.

Sep 23rd, 2016
Missy Watts

Ive learned from tasting this and reading. The reviews that I don't like "green, vegetal, grassy" notes. Plum and mocha? I don't pick that up. This is a no for me.

Ive learned from tasting this and reading. The reviews that I don't like "green, vegetal, grassy" notes. Plum and mocha? I don't pick that up. This is a no for me.

Jul 10th, 2016
Jeffery Heavner

Lots of vegetation on the front to back . Something needs to happen to balance the veggies out. It's got a decent finish to it

Lots of vegetation on the front to back . Something needs to happen to balance the veggies out. It's got a decent finish to it

Apr 6th, 2016
Chris Marnell

I was fairly torn up on some fruit bomb from Spain and then switched over to this. Does well with some air. Found it to be surprisingly vegetal....broccoli and green peppers along with some cigar box....gave it a little more time and noticed some black licorice to boot. All in all pretty baller given the price.

I was fairly torn up on some fruit bomb from Spain and then switched over to this. Does well with some air. Found it to be surprisingly vegetal....broccoli and green peppers along with some cigar box....gave it a little more time and noticed some black licorice to boot. All in all pretty baller given the price.

Mar 7th, 2016
Rush & Wine Nut

Spice, asparagus-celery-grassiness, dark fruit and a wonderful gaminess on the nose (no doubt from the carmenere). Plum and mocha on the palette. Nice finish. Paired with a grilled bone in veal chop with Maple syrup , Dijon, chipotle and ancho pepper sauce.

Spice, asparagus-celery-grassiness, dark fruit and a wonderful gaminess on the nose (no doubt from the carmenere). Plum and mocha on the palette. Nice finish. Paired with a grilled bone in veal chop with Maple syrup , Dijon, chipotle and ancho pepper sauce.

Oct 18th, 2015