2019 Wine Insiders Ruby Collection Gran Reserva Maule Valley Red Blend

Taste a burst of black cherry in this Red Blend from the Maule Valley in Chile, specially bottled to celebrate 40 years of Wine Insiders providing world-renowned vinos and viticulture education. The powerful cherry aromas are only matched by bold notes of plum and undertones of violet. On the palate, silky tannins and TK round out a long and balanced finish. The Maule Valley is the second largest in Chile only behind the historic Central Valley. The 75,000 acres in the Maule Valley are rapidly becoming some of the most coveted red wine grapes in the world, with teeming vines of Cabernet, Carmenère, and Carignan. With a vast array of soil types from low-lying river valleys to Andean hillsides, the region is destined to become one of the premier producers of red wines rich in plum and black fruit character. If you’re seeking a pair for this Red Blend, look towards rich and meaty dishes like sirloin steak, roast pork, or braised lamb.