Concha y Toro Trio Cabernet

2008 Concha y Toro Cabernet Trio, $14.95. LCBO#433912.

I bought this bottle on a whim. I was browsing the LCBO’s new Vintages release, and this bottle was the last of its kind left on the shelf. It was marked as a 90+ by Jay Miller, and I thought since it was clearly popular, it might be a worthwhile buy.

It has a promising blend of wines- Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Cabernet Franc, and has a big, ripe 14% alcohol content. The label had me feeling optimistic.  And my optimism was not misplaced- it really is a fantastic bottle. So fantastic that I’m going to take a moment to gripe that all the bottles in Kingston are sold and I will probably never get to drink this beauty again.

It started with a nice, earthy nose and was big, ripe and full-bodied, with a spicy-peppery finish. At first pour, the alcohol content had a bit of a bite, but once left in the glass to mellow a while, it was much smoother and more balanced.

It has all the best of the 3 grapes- Cab Sav for fruit, Shiraz for spice, and Cab Franc for smoothness.  Well blended, Concha Y Toro. If only I could get 5 more of this bottle. Because for $15, this bottle is well worth stocking up on.

Overall, I give this bottle 9/10 for taste and 4.5 for value.

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