Don Cayetano Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva Especial

The pure delights of Chilean Cabernet are well known – but most are enjoyed young and juicy. Only a lucky few have a chance to taste a rare, barrel-matured Reserva like this stunner from one of the country's leading estates. Not only was Luis Felipe Edwards recently honored as Chile's 'Producer of the Year' at IWSC 2012 – he was also awarded the same title by judges at the AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge (the largest officially recognized wine competition in the world) in both 2012 and 2013. The secret of his Reserva's sensational quality is painstaking care in high-altitude vineyards. He uses only the most intensely ripe grapes (a tiny proportion of the crop), and meticulously handpicks them from premium sites. Add to this the high quality of the 2012 vintage – which boasts "impressive varietal typicality" (JancisRobinson.com) – and you have the perfect foundation for a delicious Cab. Just like Bordeaux's finest reds, Luis Felipe ages his pride-and-joy Cabernet in expensive French barriques and allows it to mellow in bottle before releasing it perfectly aged and ready to drink. The delicious results are soft and full-bodied. Classic notes of ripe black currant, plum and subtle mint leaf and baking spices on the nose and palate, with a long, vibrant finish. A great accompaniment to grilled steaks, rack of lamb or strongly flavored cheeses.