Vinedo Chadwick Vintage 2006

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vinedo Chadwick
Label Name:
 
Vintage
Vintage:
 
2006
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Puente Alto, Maipo Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Wine Advocate (Jay Miller) 97 pts; Decanter (Patricio Tapia) 96 pts; James Suckling ~94 pts; Wine Spectator (James Molesworth) 93 pts; Vinous (Joaquín Hidalgo) coverage/notes

Tasting Note
Black currant, blackberry, cedar, cigar-box, ash and spice. Dense yet elegant with a juicy core, refined but present tannins and a long, saline-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, aged cheddar, mushroom ragout. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Peking duck, miso-glazed eggplant, Sichuan-style beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Cabernet; slow ripening from a cool 2006 season; aged ~18 months in new French oak; bottled early 2008.

Vineyard Info
Viñedo Chadwick is Eduardo Chadwick’s single-vineyard project (Puente Alto, planted 1999) from Viña Errázuriz; known for high-end, Bordeaux-style Cabernet.