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    Santa Ema Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon - Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 2, 2021 Last Updated: July 2, 2021

    A smooth, solid Cab from Chile, the Santa Ema Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon. Available widely, including for just $8.99 at Costco.

    Santa Ema Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon - Good

    100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo Valley, Chile. The wine is aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels for 8-10 months. It has 3.19 g/L of residual sugar. 

    Sample submitted for review. The wine has an SRP of $17 but can be found for just $8.99 at Costco.

    No Costco in your area? Check your local retailers for this wine. It is imported by Pacific Highway Wines & Spirits.

    From the bottle:

    Santa Ema Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva is ruby red in color. Aromas include red fruits such as cherries and prunes intermingled with notes of menthol, tobacco and toast. The palate shows tremendous structure, with ripe tannins and a long finish. It is the perfect companion for grilled red meats, well-seasoned dishes and ripe cheeses.

    Estate Bottled
    13.5% Alcohol

    The 2018 Santa Ema Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon begins with lots of red fruit on the nose along with a green, vegetal note. It also has some attractive hints of mint and spice underneath the fruit.

    Taking a sip reveals similar flavors in the mouth including the green note. It's smooth, has good depth of flavor on the fresh, juicy fruit and also features nice, light touches of spice. This is a solid Cab with not a lot of oak influence when tasting.

    It ends dry and long.

    No Costco in your area? Check your local retailers for this wine.

    2018 Santa Ema Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon

    Taste: 7       Cost: 8
    OVERALL RATING: 7.3

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