Luis Felipe Edwards, Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua Valley

Colour: Medium garnet red, legs are medium, some sediment Nose: Mighty cassis, blueberry leather, sweet note, dark chocolate Mouth: cassis, graphite, black cherry, medium acidity, velvet smooth tannins Finish: medium long, dark chocolate, some cassis, herbs Very nice Cabernet from Chile, has some more years left in the drinking window

Etihad Business CLass & Lounges; 9/24/2017-9/29/2017 (Sydney, Abu Dhabi, Frankfurt) : {screwcap, %} Light currants, fruity, intense and chocolatey, then suddenly then a green herby note on the nose. The palate is much more chocolatey and sweetly fruity, with low soft dusty tannins and an initial burst of acid (or general tartness) which at least keeps it alive on the palate. But the inherent softness of the texture overwhelms all, and it becomes a medium-bodied quaffer with some lingering on …

Much better than expected, quite big! medium bodied and smoky, a lot of tar and balsamico, herbal essences and mint Funny, somehow syrah-like...