Viña Maipu 2006 Sublimis Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza)

Country: Argentina / Sublimis Reserva
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza Province
Winery: Viña Maipu / Mendoza

Nothing much sublime about Sublimis. The nose is reedy and sweet, with licorice and overripe raisiny aromas. The palate is big and grabby, with clamp-down tannins and hard, crusty raisiny flavors. A bruising red without elegance.