Find prices and retail availability for Valle Central, Chile, cabernet sauvignon. By way of background: Chile is creating quite a crop of recognized cabernet sauvignons. This is a value-priced offering from Valle Central, Chile, available as part of mixed wine packages from distributor Barclay's Wine.
Initial review, May, 2011: This is Kiyapura Cabernet Sauvignon, Valle Central, Chile, 2010, finished at 13.5% alcohol.
In the glass: Kiyapura is deep mahogany red, opaque in the center of the glass.
On the nose: Poured cool with a brief decant and swirled vigorously, shows sweet but subtle berries. From the aroma, seems like this will be smooth on the palate, but perhaps lacking distinction.
On the palate: The primary elements on the palate are in fact soft, yielding deep red fruit, with gently surrounding tannins and light acids. There is just the slightest touch of South African-style "banana", which creates a bit of layer and depth. Nicely balanced offering, though indeed missing just an extra edge of distinctiveness that would have made it a memorable wine.
In summary: Overall, rates three stars on the five-star Spirit of Wine scale. Enough to make it a best value when purchased at discounted case prices.
Following long decant, several days kept cool in partially-filled bottle: Berry aromas take on a nicer layered element. Bananas and the balance come through more boldly on the palate, adding a plus for this intensified friendliness. Watch this with a couple more years in the bottle too.
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Updated review, over a year later, September, 2012: Color remains deep mahogany. Soft fresh plums on the nose. Palate is consistent with the younger, but well-decanted version of Kiyapura Cabernet Sauvignon. Balanced, layered, soft yet structured - and still aromatic. Remains a best value.
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