I’ve been told that today is National Cabernet Day. I’ve also been told that today is Cabernet Day, International Cabernet Day and World Cabernet Day. Regardless of what you call it, it’s a phony, made-up holiday created by some marketing/PR schmuck in order to get people talking about cabernet sauvignon. And I’m the sucker who has fallen for this lame stunt. But hey… I don’t really need an excuse to enjoy a tasty cabernet!
Today I’m checking out an Argentine cabernet sauvignon called Crios. This is a “second label” from Susana Balbo. Essentially when she produces her wines, she hand selects which barrels go into her signature, premium wines and the rest goes into Crios, which she calls the “offspring” of her signature wines. And if this wine is considered the seconds, I can’t imagine how good the premium is!
Smoky cedar is the most prominent aroma from this cabernet, underneath that cedar aroma it shows some blackberry and black currant. The palate brings lush blackberry and cassis flavors with good intensity, plus an outstanding, silky mouthfeel. The overall balance of this wine is also spot on. It finishes with more blackberry flavors and a touch of toasted oak. Most importantly, this wine is delicious!
I can’t wait until the next cabernet day to taste this again… and I won’t.
Wine: Crios
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2010
Alcohol: 13.9%
Rating: 90
Price: $15.00
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Disclosure: This wine was received as a media sample.