Known as "Cab in a Sack," the bottle is wrapped in burlap and then labelled. The story is that this is historically how they helped protect the bottle from breaking on its way to market. Well, it's a good story, anyway, even if it turns out to be a marketer's ploy. If so, it's a good ploy, as the bottle stands out on the shelf. (Also makes it difficult to see how much is left in the bottle, should you be interested.) Produced by Vino de Eyzaquirre.
Nice everyday Chilean wine. Decent fruit - cherries predominate. Some fruit in the aroma. Body is a bit thin, although not fatally so. Some tannic structure, but not a whole lot. Enough to let you know that it's there. But not enough to withstand much additional aging, or to absolutely require food to go with it. Nice acid balance, smooth finish.
Very drinkable now.
$9.99, Richmond, Private Stock.
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