Santa Helena 2008 DON Red (Colchagua Valley)

Country: Chile / DON
Variety: Red Blend Colchagua Valley
Winery: Santa Helena /

Aromatics of dill and vanilla are straight from the Old World, but otherwise this is modern and flush. Aromas of cedar and wood resin are also present in front of a tannic, roasted palate that features soft berry fruit, cola and medicinal flavors. Ripe, big and sweet; starts like Rioja and finishes like classic Chilean Cabernet; includes 17% Merlot and Carmenère.