El Esteco Don David Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Salta, Argentina

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Earth. oak, cassis, strawberry, chocolate and vegetal aromas. Good depth and spice on this juicy, elegant style. Smooth and structured with oak blended in. Alc: 14%.

The 2009 Don David Cabernet Sauvignon (100%) saw 70% of the wine aged in French and American barriques for 12 months. Cedar, spicy black fruits, and floral notes inform the nose of a forward, tasty, uncomplicated Cabernet with good depth and length. It is a good value meant for drinking over the next 3-4 years. Michel Torino is a reliable producer of value-priced wines from Cafayate.Importer: Frederick Wildman & Sons, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700

Mocha and coffee are the lead aromas, but they are covering up herbal, almost green notes of bell pepper and tobacco. The palate has a pretty good feel along with flavors of herbs, green veggies and raspberry. Persistent and widespread green notes are the drawback; otherwise the wine has a lot going for it.——M.S.(11/1/2010)—— 85