This Full-Bodied Cabernet is a Winter Warmer
wine of the week: 2008 Santa Rita Cab-Savcanada
(Jan.13.12)
What: 2008 Santa Rita Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva
From: Maipo Valley, Chile
Price: $13.95
Score: 89/100
An amazing wine for the price point! Full-bodied, rich and layered as you would expect from a $25 wine. Aromas of fleshy ripe black plum and blackberry. Perfect for potluck gatherings and gift giving. Pair with: a juicy steak, pork chops, cheddar cheese and pasta in a meat sauce. Yum!
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Natalie MacLean is the author of Unquenchable: A Tipsy Search for the World's Best Bargain Wines. Check out more of her wine picks and pairings at www.nataliemaclean.com.
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