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Copa del Rey 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Chile

Submitted by Bob Bacchus on Sat, 2010-04-17 12:00

Their blurb says this wine is: "the Cup of the King." I'm thinking the King of ID, here. It otherwise comes across as drinkable, but just.

It's a clear, bright violet-purple color of medium depth and light structure. There are what appear to be blackberry notes for your palette and nose but faint, with muted, thin tannins (that give a bit of harshness at the end), and a moderate to light astringency. This give a short finish with so-so balance. Better for dinner than sipping I fear. Try one of the suggestions below....

A better choice might be: 
Ironstone 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon California
Avalon 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon California
Acre 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon California

Wine Reviewed:

Copa Del Rey, 2008

Our Rating: 46
Grade: C+
Price: $13

Winery: Copa del Rey Wines, Rancagua, Chile
Region: Colchagua Valley
Country: Chile

Alcohol: 14.5% by volume
Bottle: 750 ml.
Closure: Natural Cork

Varietal(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Imported by: Hahn Family Wines, Napa, California

Bottle Blurb:
Subject of the European kings planted vines wherever they traveled. Today, these plantings have resulted in some of the finest vineyards in the greatest wine-producing countries of the world. Without exception, the finest wines from these regions were reserved for the Copa Del Rey or literally translated "the Cup of the King."