Gran Reserva Maule Valley Chile 2020
One of the first areas in Chile to plant wine-growing grapes, the Maule Valley has since become the country’s premier viticultural region for creating big, bold, and highly complex reds. Situated near the center of Chile’s narrow span, just a little south of Santiago, the Valley is blessed with a relatively cool climate and remarkably fertile soils, both a product of the mighty Maule River’s presence. Conditions like these help grapes develop juicy flavor profiles, strong, supportive tannins, and well-balanced levels of acidity—all of which are expressed most elegantly in Trader Joe’s Gran Reserva Maule Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Lot 121.
Each sip of this Gran Reserva Cab is rich, robust, and oaky (a result of being aged in French and American oak for a year and a half), with lightly peppery edges that tickle the corners of one’s palate. It’s a fascinating, well-concentrated profile that synergizes spectacularly well with the flavors of grilled meat, pan-fried sausage, or a roast Bacon Wrapped Porchetta. And, of course, since we sell it in our label, it’s also an extreme value. ¡Salud!
One of the first areas in Chile to plant wine-growing grapes, the Maule Valley has since become the country’s premier viticultural region for creating big, bold, and highly complex reds. Situated near the center of Chile’s narrow span, just a little south of Santiago, the Valley is blessed with a relatively cool climate and remarkably fertile soils, both a product of the mighty Maule River’s presence. Conditions like these help grapes develop juicy flavor profiles, strong, supportive tannins, and well-balanced levels of acidity—all of which are expressed most elegantly in Trader Joe’s Gran Reserva Maule Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Lot 121.
Each sip of this Gran Reserva Cab is rich, robust, and oaky (a result of being aged in French and American oak for a year and a half), with lightly peppery edges that tickle the corners of one’s palate. It’s a fascinating, well-concentrated profile that synergizes spectacularly well with the flavors of grilled meat, pan-fried sausage, or a roast Bacon Wrapped Porchetta. And, of course, since we sell it in our label, it’s also an extreme value. ¡Salud!
One of the first areas in Chile to plant wine-growing grapes, the Maule Valley has since become the country’s premier viticultural region for creating big, bold, and highly complex reds. Situated near the center of Chile’s narrow span, just a little south of Santiago, the Valley is blessed with a relatively cool climate and remarkably fertile soils, both a product of the mighty Maule River’s presence. Conditions like these help grapes develop juicy flavor profiles, strong, supportive tannins, and well-balanced levels of acidity—all of which are expressed most elegantly in Trader Joe’s Gran Reserva Maule Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Lot 121.
Each sip of this Gran Reserva Cab is rich, robust, and oaky (a result of being aged in French and American oak for a year and a half), with lightly peppery edges that tickle the corners of one’s palate. It’s a fascinating, well-concentrated profile that synergizes spectacularly well with the flavors of grilled meat, pan-fried sausage, or a roast Bacon Wrapped Porchetta. And, of course, since we sell it in our label, it’s also an extreme value. ¡Salud!
