Escudo Rojo - Gran Reserva Red Blend 2019
Price: $20.25
| Producer | Escudo Rojo |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Central Valley |
| Varietal | Red Blend |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 07308 |
Escudo Rojo Description
The powerful, very intense and fruit-forward nose reveals a mixture of red and black berry fruit aromas, mingled with spicy notes of black pepper and subtle touches of vanilla, caramel, and mocha. From a powerful and complex attack, the medium-bodied mid-palate is underpinned by very mature tannins. With good substance and balanced acidity, it reveals wild berry flavors, especially blackberry and blueberry. Ripe fruit notes linger on the palate, together with a return of the spice notes found on the nose, while toasted hazelnut and roast coffee-bean flavors complete the long, rich, and well balanced finish, underpinned by elegant tannins.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc
James Suckling: 93 Points
A complex nose of mulberries, plums, dark cherries, dried flowers and spices. It’s full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins and a fleshy texture. Velvety and structured, leading to a flavorful finish with good length.
Vinous Media: 91 Points
The 2019 Blend Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva is a Central Valley blend of 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Carménère, 9% Syrah, 5% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot, aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, one-fourth new. Deep maroon in color, it presents a complex nose of black currant, blackberry and hints of eucalyptus and mint. Concentrated in the mouth; the good body and shapely, tacky tannins make for a lengthy, juicy Bordeaux-style finish.
