Santa Rita
Triple C Estate Bottled Valle del Maipo Red Blend
Maipo Valley, Central Valley, Chile
On the nose, violets, lavender, mint/eucalyptus, ruby dark fruits; blackberries, black plum, plum, huckleberry, dark cherries, cherries, strawberries, dark, rich, moist soils, cinnamon, vanilla, tobacco and soft leather.
Tannins are thick, round & velvety. The body is rich, round, ruby, ripe; blackberries, black plum, plum, black raspberries, huckleberry, dark cherries, cherries, strawberries, dark, rich, moist soils, cinnamon, vanilla, mint/eucalyptus, dry soils, powdery dark minerals, dry river stone, tobacco and soft leather. The acidity is a little low but ok. The finish is round, balanced, polished, but falls a little short.
Photos of; Santa Ritz Restaurant where we had lunch, Thank you sign, museum barrel room and another vantage point of their Viña.
On the nose, violets, lavender, mint/eucalyptus, ruby dark fruits; blackberries, black plum, plum, huckleberry, dark cherries, cherries, strawberries, dark, rich, moist soils, cinnamon, vanilla, tobacco and soft leather.
Tannins are thick, round & velvety. The body is rich, round, ruby, ripe; blackberries, black plum, plum, black raspberries, huckleberry, dark cherries, cherries, strawberries, dark, rich, moist soils, cinnamon, vanilla, mint/eucalyptus, dry soils, powdery dark minerals, dry river stone, tobacco and soft leather. The acidity is a little low but ok. The finish is round, balanced, polished, but falls a little short.
Photos of; Santa Ritz Restaurant where we had lunch, Thank you sign, museum barrel room and another vantage point of their Viña.
It's hard to know what to do with this. It's good but I expected more. It's essentially 2:1 cab franc:sauvignon with a splash of carmenere. The nose is muted, and what's there is more cabernet sauvignon than cabernet franc. Medium mouth feel. There are no vegetal notes sometimes present with cab franc, but curiously the finish was the most memorable and prominent. It took me most of the bottle to place it, but there is a distinct, lingering aftertaste reminiscent of yellow grapefruit pith. Certainly not bad, better with a good meal, but could have been better.
It's hard to know what to do with this. It's good but I expected more. It's essentially 2:1 cab franc:sauvignon with a splash of carmenere. The nose is muted, and what's there is more cabernet sauvignon than cabernet franc. Medium mouth feel. There are no vegetal notes sometimes present with cab franc, but curiously the finish was the most memorable and prominent. It took me most of the bottle to place it, but there is a distinct, lingering aftertaste reminiscent of yellow grapefruit pith. Certainly not bad, better with a good meal, but could have been better.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2016
First red blend I have tried. Had it at Monterrey Bay in Pitt
First red blend I have tried. Had it at Monterrey Bay in Pitt
Mar 5th, 2016
Had at Texas De brazil
Region: Chile, South America, Maipo Valley
Varietal: Bordeaux Red Blends
Style: Big & Bold
A powerful red, with a surplus of dark plum, blackberry and dark currant flavors that are pure and focused, wrapped in layers of vanilla and cream. The long finish is filled with dark chocolate and wild herb notes. Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère.
93 Points
Wine Spectator
Dry, leafy, herbal aromas come with berry power and spice. Triple C stands for Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon as well as Carmenère. This is a wide load on the palate, with smooth tannins and savory, roasted berry flavors that lead to a finish boasting chocolate, leather, spice and baked berry notes. Drink through 2017.
92 Points
Wine Enthusiast
Had at Texas De brazil
Region: Chile, South America, Maipo Valley
Varietal: Bordeaux Red Blends
Style: Big & Bold
A powerful red, with a surplus of dark plum, blackberry and dark currant flavors that are pure and focused, wrapped in layers of vanilla and cream. The long finish is filled with dark chocolate and wild herb notes. Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère.
93 Points
Wine Spectator
Dry, leafy, herbal aromas come with berry power and spice. Triple C stands for Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon as well as Carmenère. This is a wide load on the palate, with smooth tannins and savory, roasted berry flavors that lead to a finish boasting chocolate, leather, spice and baked berry notes. Drink through 2017.
92 Points
Wine Enthusiast
