Wine Advocate 93pts. The 2005 Bramare Cabernet Sauvignon spent 18 months in French and American oak, 42% new. It is opaque purple-colored with a splendid aromatic display of cedar, spice box, mocha, black currants and blackberry. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, richly fruity, and layered. There is some well-concealed tannin as well as excellent balance. Although it will evolve for several years, this crowd-pleasing effort can be enjoyed now as well as over the next 10-12 years. The Bramare series is sourced from Lujan de Cuyo, a prime zone in Mendoza. Some of the fruit is from Cobos’s estate vineyard, the balance from contracted fruit. The wines at this level receive more oak, longer macerations, and wild fermentations. |