Colosal Red Blend

Colosal Red Blend

A full-bodied blend of Malbec, Bonarda, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Complex flavors of blackberry, ripe plum and dark cherry meld with hints of oak, chocolate and mint to create an epic wine.
 
Grape Variety: 61% Malbec, 16% Bonarda, 13% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Mendoza
Alcohol: 14.1%
 
Winemaker Note
The grapes for Colosal Red Blend were hand-selected, crushed and then cold soaked for three to four days to maximize color and flavor extraction. The juice remained in contact with the skins for up to three weeks throughout the fermentation process to foster optimal flavor development. We fermented the lots separately in upright conical tanks for six days at a maximum temperature of 85°F before blending. This wine underwent malolactic fermentation to create a more textured mouthfeel. A majority of the wine was aged for 15 months in a combination of medium-toasted French and American oak barriques.
 
Awards & Accolades
  • 2011 Don Miguel Gascon Colosal Red Blend – Gold, 2013 Sunset International Wine Competition
  • 2011 Don Miguel Gascon Colosal Red Blend – 89 Points, Wine Spectator, October 2013
  • 2011 Don Miguel Gascon Colosal Red Blend – 89 Points, The Tasting Panel, July 2013
  • 2011 Don Miguel Gascon Colosal Red Blend – 91 Points, Wine Review Online.com, December 2013
  • 2012 Don Miguel Gascon Colosal Red Blend – 87 Points, The Wine Advocate, April 2014

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