Luis Felipe Edwards Don Cayetano Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua Valley, Chile
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Cabernet Sauvignon (often shortened to 'Cab Sav' or even just 'Cab') is probably the most famous red wine grape variety on Earth. It is rivaled in this regard only by its Bordeaux stablemate Merlot, and its opposite number in Burgundy, Pinot Noir. The product of a natural crossing of key Bordeaux grape varieties Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon's DNA was profiled only as recently as 1997, by researchers in California. Most wine authorities agree that the crossing happened only in the past few centuries, making the variety's current fame all the more impressive. From its origins around the Medoc, the vine h ... more
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Colchagua Valley wine region
The Colchagua Valley is a wine-producing region in central Chile, constituting the southernmost portion of the larger Rapel Valley. The Cachapoal Valley, to the north, makes up the other half.
Colchagua is a little cooler than its northerly cousin Maipo, but still maintains a consistently Mediterranean climate. As with most areas of Chile, the Pacific Ocean offers a cooling influence – a saving grace at a latitude of 34 degrees south, which is closer to the equator than any European vineyard. The degree of cooling provided by the ocean varies from east to west in the Colchagua Valley, demonstrated by the distribut ... more
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Rapel Valley wine region
The Rapel Valley is a large wine-producing region in Chile, located to the south of the capital city, Santiago, and named after the Rapel river which runs through its heart. The region stretches from the Pacific coast in the west to the slopes of the Andes 60 miles (100km) to the east, so it is not surprising that its landscapes and climates are varied. Rainfall is generally low and the region leans towards ... more
