Date of Tasting: 22 January 2014
Wine Type: Red
Grape Varieties: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 14.5%
Origin: Penedes, Spain
Appellation: Denominacio d'Origen
Expect to Pay: ~ THB2,000 - THB2,500
Web: http://www.torres.es/Chubby Score: 90/100
Value for money: 5/10
Professional Rating: WS - 90/100, WE - 93/100, ST - 90/100, JR - 17/20, CT - 89/100
Appearance: deep and dark red
Aroma: tobacco, mocha, cigar, and smoke
Palate: really big body, firm and masculine tannins, rich and dark, notes of blackcurrant and cassis as well as mild vanilla floor, medium on the finish
This is a big and bold guy: really dry and firm. Tannins start to refine but a few more years of cell ageing would perhaps soften it down. It is enjoyable to drink with red meat with strong flavour like roasted lamb or game dishes. Good wine, it is, but not great and probably still lack the dimension of complexity.
