2014 The Seeker Cabernet Sauvignon

What it says on the back of the bottle:

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Discovered in the Colchagua and Maipo Valleys of Chile.

Ripe and juicy black berry flavors framed with touches of chocolate and toffee in a long, smooth finish

Enjoy with braised meats, grilled vegetables, and righteous thievery

Serve at cellar temperature or 15 mins. In the refrigerator

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The wine was a deep red in the glass, almost purple.  I didn’t notice any brown coloration, suggesting it was still a very young wine.

I noticed cherries on the nose and hints of earthy tobacco.

I felt this wine was very young and could open up nicely when decanted.  It was very fruity.  It had an initial finish of spices that transformed into a more vanilla flavor afterwards.

The wine was nicely smooth, but was still a dry wine.

Rating:  I liked it

Why: I enjoyed the change in the finish, from spices to vanilla.

Will you finish the bottle: Yes.

Best way to describe this wine to a non wine drinker: It’s breathing in that first breath of cold fall air while waiting for the school bus to arrive.
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Stats:

Year: 2014

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

Location: Chile

Bought from: Jewel-Osco

Price: $10.79 (on sale)

Paired with: Tombstone 5 cheese pizza

Wife’s rating: I liked it – but it was a bit too spicy at first.

I’d love to try wines you do and don’t like.  I’ll drink anything once…  Please share your suggestions in the comments.