- (51-60) Can not drink
- (61-70) Do not drink, but you can have a sip
- (71-80) Good
- (81-90) Very Good
- (91-95) Excellent
- (96-100) Extraordinary
2006 Root: 1, Viña Ventisquero
Chile
- Color: Red
- Name: Root: 1
- Vineyard: Viña Ventisquero
- Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Origin: Chile
- Year: 2006
- Price: $11.00
- Rating: 4.7
- Review: Anchorage Daily News
High value Chilean red. It's got loads of primal leafy cabernet aromatics, as well as bits of black cherry, tar, licorice and cigar. The mouth is medium weight with palate-pleasing black cherry fruit, good acids and light fine grain tannins.
August 2007, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
San Jose Mercury News
A plush, approachable wine with juicy black cherry, dark chocolate and coffee flavors.
August 2007, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Root:1 from Viña Ventisquero is a great example of the exciting yet affordable wines coming from the Colchagua Valley.
The first thing you’ll notice about Root:1 is one of the most striking and memorable bottle designs I’ve seen in ages. There is no missing this one on the shelves. The deep, ruby-red color of the wine is just as striking as the bottle design.
I’ve heard a lot of people talking about Root:1 Cabernet Sauvignon and it is very popular, although the 2005 vintage seems to be a love it or hate it wine. Specifically, I think this is all due to the nose—which is very intense and a bit different from what you’re probably used to.
It’s different in that there is a strong spearmint aroma on the nose. I found it interesting, but a bit too intense at first which is why I would recommend decanting this one for a half hour or so before drinking it. That will take the edge off of the intensity. You’ll also find currants, vanilla and a bit of leather on the nose.
The palate is supple and creamy with plum, cherry, dark chocolate and cinnamon flavors. The concentration on the palate is outstanding for an $11 bottle of wine. It has a nice, long and silky finish with hints of cedar.
I enjoyed this bottle of wine and gave it a 90, but I can see why some people would be put off my the nose. I’d recommend getting one bottle to try and if you like it, get some more.
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