Written By Treve Ring Libations / Red Wine Dec 9, 2011 Cousiño Macul Antiguas Reservas 2008 SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter PinterestCousiño Macul Antiguas Reservas 2008 Maipo, Chilewww.cousinomacul.com$21.99 +298075 available at bc liquor stores or select private storesThis is something virtually unheard of in New World wineries: Founded in 1856, Cousiño Macul is the only winery in Chile established in the 19th century that continues in the hands of the original founding family (Matías Cousiño was the founder). The company remains 100% under family control, producing limited quantities of fine wines. If you look carefully at the winery logo you’ll see it’s made up of the letters in the family name. Impressive.And equally as impressive – the mission of Cousiño Macul is to produce world-class wines that are unmistakably Chilean, carrying the distinctive character of the Maipo Valley. One of the first wineries from Chile to make a break-through in the USA market, the winery has continued to anticipate and react to global trends, while staying true to their Alto Maipo high altitude Andes foothills terroir.100% estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine opens with alluring and fragrant cedar spice, carrying into stewed black cherry, cassis, a whiff of sweet violets and savoury earth. Softly structured tannins finish with bright and juicy fruit. Old world in pedigree, Maipo intrinsically. And at this fantastic price (it hasn’t changed in years), you can very affordably have the best of both worlds. Drinking very well now, but will continue to evolve for another 6+ years.*Next year Chile is the theme region of the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. What you need to know HERE. Rating: (click here to see what our wine ratings mean)EATrecommends Cousiño Macul Antiguas Reservas 2008100% estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine opens with alluring and fragrant cedar spice, carrying into stewed black cherry, cassis, a whiff of sweet violets and savoury earth. Softly structured tannins finish with bright and juicy fruit. Old world in pedigree, Maipo intrinsically. And at this fantastic price (it hasn’t changed in years), you can very affordably have the best of both worlds. Drinking very well now, but will continue to evolve for another 6+ years.Chilewine review SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter Pinterest Written By: Treve Ring Treve Ring is a wine writer, editor, judge, consultant and certified sommelier, and has been with EAT Magazine for over a decade.\r\n\r\nIn addition to her work with EAT, she is a Wine Critic and National Judge for ... Read More You may also like Beer / Beer & Cider / Drink / Events / Victoria March 24, 2019 A New Beer Society in Town Victoria Beer Week launched its sixth annual festival earlier this month, which ran from March 1-9. In addition to the festival returning for another ... Read More Beer / Wineries & Breweries February 4, 2019 Vancouver Island Brewery’s New Porter and New Re-Rebrand Vancouver Island Brewery unveils new porter along with their new re-rebrand Vancouver Island Brewery held a flight night last week, in part to ... Read More Causes / Events January 25, 2019 Blue Monday Pop-Up Bar – 100 Proof Blues January can be tough around these parts. In fact, it has come to be so globally known as such, that the third Monday of each January has ... Read More Cocktails / Events January 25, 2019 The Complete Bartender Competition 2019 Little Jumbo played host to Nimble Bar Co.’s The Complete Bartender Competition, January 16, 2019 Last Wednesday, I judged my first cocktail ... Read More Beer & Cider / Events / Victoria March 1, 2018 Victoria Beer Week launches its fifth year Victoria is once again readying itself to host the fifth annual Victoria Beer Week. As locals and beer geeks alike wet their palates for special ... Read More Coffee & Tea / Victoria December 18, 2017 Level Ground Trading Moves Up to New State-of-the-Art Headquarters Victoria, BC – Level Ground Trading, Victoria’s Fair Trade pioneer, is moving from their current location in Central Saanich, to a larger ... Read More Comments are closed.
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