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The 2020 Red Blend Cab Five is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 14% Merlot, 8% Malbec and 3% Ancellotta from Cafayate in the Calchaqui Valley. Aged fo 12 months in French oak, it's dark garnet in color, offering aromas of ash and chutney over an oaky layer, with hints of spice and bay leaf. Dry and rich on the fairly concentrated palate, reactive tannins and a chalky texture endow this high-altitude red with notable compactness.
- Vinous, 94 pts.
This is an interesting blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 14% Merlot and the rest Malbec and Ancellotta. Chalky and floral notes perfume the nose. The palate is balanced and vibrant, with plenty of red fruit and blackberries. Savory notes of rosemary and oregano mark the finish.
- Wine Enthusiast, 92 pts.
Tobacco, blackcurrants, blackberries, eucalyptus and charred bell peppers on the nose. Chewy and pleasantly herbal with a full body. Excellent length. 61% cabernet sauvignon, 15% cabernet franc, 14% merlot, 8% malbec and 2% ancellotta. Drink or hold.
- James Suckling, 91 pts.
