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The Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is available exclusively at BC Liquor Stores. That’s handy for all you last minute wne shoppers. This good value red is bound to be a pleasing addition to your holiday festivities. A full-bodied flavourful wine that goes well with red meats and sharp cheeses. My recommendation is try it along side a mincemeat tart and enjoy the festive holiday season.
Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
A serious, elegant, full-bodied wine with good structure and polished tannins. The different components of the fruit obtained from Las Vertientes Vineyard give life to a Cabernet Sauvignon with freshness and great balance. In some years, a bit of Cabernet Franc from the same property is added to the final blend to lend the wine greater firmness and tension. The final harmony is reached as it ages in French oak barrels, mostly of second use to allow the character of the terroir to be clearly identifiable.
Appellation: Aconcagua Valley
Vineyard: Las Vertientes
Locality: Hijuelas
Climate: Mediterranean, blessed by the cool breezes that blow in from the cold Pacific Ocean, makes this vineyard the coldest area where red Bordeaux grape varieties can still ripen thoroughly.
Soil: The vineyard is planted on alluvial deposits with a high percentage of stones and gravel beneath a layer of loam.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Vinification
The grapes were double sorted and fermented in stainless steel tanks for 8 to 28 days at temperatures fluctuated between 25º and 31º Celsius.
Ageing
Aged for 14 months in French oak barrels, 30% new.
Ageing Potential
6 to 12 years, depending on the cellaring condition
Vintage Notes
Undoubtedly a very challenging 2020 season, presenting the driest winter of the last 50 years. The vineyards in the Aconcagua Valley had to endure an intense hydric marathon to accomplish ripeness. Warm temperatures, especially in springtime, ended the season with a slightly colder March and April. Moderate crop yield and abundant irrigation in summer helped maintain the freshness and quality of the vines.
Winemaker’s Comments
Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 has a beautiful and bright ruby red colour with violet shimmers. The nose displays aromas of red fruits such as strawberries, plums and cherries accompanied by spicy and balsamic notes, framed by soft touches of nutmeg, vanilla and pastries. A lovely palate is dominated by red fruits like raspberries and plums covered by delicate pastry notes with sweet spices and caramel. This wine has a good structure with fine-grained tannins, juiciness and freshness that contribute to its elegant texture and great persistence.
Serving recommendation
Best served at 17º Celsius.
$23.99 available at 74 BC Liquor Stores
Wine notes courtesy of the winery. Images: MyVanCity and featuring Josephinen Hutte fine stemware. I received complimentary wine to facilitate this feature.