This wine is a blend of all five Bordeaux
varieties; 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit
Verdot and 5% Merlot with maturation taking place in 100% new French oak for 14
months, unfined and unfiltered and alcohol coming in at 14%.
This wine opened up with aromas of crushed wild
berries, plum, black currant, soft leather, exotic spices and vanilla notes. On
the mouthfeel, medium-full bodied, lively acidity, soft tannins with a silky smooth
texture. This blend has a medium length on the finish, somewhat sweet with
flavours of vanilla, soft seductive fruit and gentle wood spice. This wine was
six years old and in my view, drinking at its prime. I would have preferred
more tannins to give this wine a little more structure. It's strength, is its
aromatics. No doubt that this Susana Balbo Brioso 2006 is easy to enjoy,
recommended. Score 89 points.
Purchased November 24, 2012 LCBO New Release
(095265) at $36.95
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