At 6 grams of sugar per litre it has a softness that beguiles on the palate whilest remaing fairly dry
It then underwent a 15 day fermentation in stainless steel tanks
As recompense for breaking his promise to visit he sent Odette a copy of his Memoirs inscribed “Cuvée de Réserve
you can imagine our delight when we heard she was going back to her roots to make some wines Down Under
It makes very impressive Pinot Noir wines and this is certainly no exception
Bodega Los Toneles, Tonel 46 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2011 AI Backfilled At 6 grams of sugarBodega Toneles Tonel 46 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is something of a blockbuster, intensely coloured and packed with pure and generous blackcurrant fruit flavours. The core of the wine is dark and brooding; the tannins rich yet ripe, balanced by excellent natural acidity. Subtle notes of toasty, spicy French oak suggest liquorice, cloves and peppers. The Toneles vineyards of La Consulta and Vista Flores sit at altitudes of 1,020 and 1,150m