For some time now, I've been enjoying a reasonably priced Chilean Cabernet from Casa Lapostolle. I recently picked up several bottles of the Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 (Paid $17.32) and was, as usual, rewarded with a luscious, smooth-yet-bold Cabernet. This Chilean monster is big, bold and full-bodied with plenty of spicy notes and plum flavors to stand up to any meal. Its finish was wonderful with a solid tannin base. It's obvious that the folks making this wine know what they are doing. For those that are unfamiliar with the winery, Casa Lapostolle was started in 1994 by Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle, great, great grand-daughter of Louis Alexander Marnier Lapostolle, creator of Grand Marnier. She brought on several experienced French winemakers and has been blazing her way through the Chilean landscape ever since. Definitely a "Must Buy".
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