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wine chemistry at work Tech Information: 03-17-07 $ 14.95 (S: 0 A: 13) Winery



"DATE: 03-23-07 Appearance: Ruby.
Nose: Soft nose shows cherry, plum, bits of vanilla and butter.
Palate: Dry with moderate acidity, midweight. Clean fruity cab shows light but ripe tannins, cedar and has some richness midpalate and on the clean finish.
Conclusions: Good example of modern cabernet is quite similar to the best-known products on the market, but without the sugar. Not for long keeping, this is food-friendly and would make a good choice of wedding wine." lfw

FROM THE PRODUCERS:"A wine for all tastes, the Maleta Cab-Merlot is a fruit forward, medium bodied red that lives up the universally popular Merlot component.

A charming cherry-like nose opens up to reveal an unexpected complexity with hints of chocolate, blackberry, wet leaves, leather and pencil lead - all typical Bordeaux characteristics while still leaving a New World, fruit driven impression.

A dry red, with firm, smooth tannin to provide a supple spine, red fruit and chocolate notes dominate the flavor with the same complex, secondary suggestions of chocolate, cedar, tobacco and clove. A wonderfully integrated wine of superlative value. Eminently drinkable now but will surprise with longevity.

Taste with beef carpaccio, barbecued meats or some mild cheddar.

Drink now to 2010"

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