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Friends Collection

Rapel Valley 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah, 10% Carmenere

The San Jose De Apalta Friends Collection is a captivating red wine that beautifully showcases the vibrant terroir of the Rapel Valley. Composed of a blend featuring sixty percent Cabernet Sauvignon, thirty percent Syrah, and ten percent Carmenere, this wine presents a full-bodied experience that delights the palate. It boasts high acidity, lending a refreshing and mouthwatering quality that complements its rich character. The fruit intensity is pronounced, with luscious notes of dark berries and ripe plums harmonizing beautifully with subtle hints of spice from the Syrah. The tannins are notable yet refined, providing structure without overwhelming the palate. This delightful wine strikes a perfect balance and is undeniably dry, making it a versatile choice for various culinary pairings. Enthusiasts will appreciate its approachable elegance and ability to elevate any gathering.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant, Black Pepper, Cedar

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Cedar

Cedar

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Oak Oak 2

Low High

Color Intensity Color Intensity 3

Low High

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Rapel Valley
Rapel Valley

Chile's Rapel Valley DO is actually made up of two smaller valleys; Cachapoal and Colchagua. Cachapoal is the warmer of the two, located further inland, entirely cut off from Pacific Ocean breezes and storms by the peaks of the Chilean Coastal Range. This area is well-known for old vine Carménère, which ripens best on the sun-drenched valley floors and foothills of the Andes Mountains. Colchagua lies southwest of its sister valley with warm vineyards and greater exposure to sea breezes, making it an idyllic home to Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The Rapel Valley focuses primarily on red wine production, famous for full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Carménère, with bold fruit flavors alongside signature herbal and earthy characteristics. Chile’s Denominación de Origen (DO) classification system focuses on separating wines by the physical location of origin. To use the DO classification on a label, a producer must have pulled 85 percent of the fruit used in a wine from a defined regional location. The DO system names wine regions in the country from north to south.

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