Vina Tarapaca Etiqueta Azul Gran Reserva 2020

2 reviews for Vina Tarapaca Etiqueta Azul Gran Reserva 2020

1. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   WS – March 23, 2023

   An elegant yet well-structured red, with a wonderful layer of chrysanthemum on display from start to finish, plus vibrant blackberry and plum flavors joined by subtle herb and spice details. Shows nice length around firm, chalky tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Drink now through 2032.

2. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   DEC – March 23, 2023

   One of the most encouraging qualities of those Chilean wines which made it through to gold and platinum this year, our judges felt, was a new aromatic complexity and a much finer understanding of aromatic maturity in the vineyard than in the past. This complex, subtle and still youthful blend offers an excellent example of this. It’s dark black-red, with creamy plum and currant notes as well as a hint of fragrant, cured Havana leaf. On the palate, it is concentrated and long, with admirable freshness lending life and energy to the red and black fruits. Meaty yet supple tannins bring ballast. It’s harmonious and accessible now, but there is enough density here to carry it effortlessly through half a decade’s maturation.