Finca la Carrodilla, Valle de Guadalupe (Baja California, Mexico) 2020

Dec 29, 2021

By Norm Roby

 A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Syrah, this is a remarkable, smooth combination.  Carrodilla is said to be the first certified organic and biodynamic vineyard in Mexico.  A UC Davis enology grad, winemaker Gustavo Gonzales fermented this wine in open top stainless steel and aged it in a combination of French and American oak for 9 months.  All parts work well together with Cabernet’s black fruit and structure complimented by a light touch of spice and pepper from the Syrah and back flavors of tobacco and good acidity likely contributed by Tempranillo.  That’s a guess, of course, but the fact remains the wine comes across as multi-layered, seamless and balanced.      

Country / Region

Baja California, Mexico

Appellation

Valle de Guadalupe

Grape Variety

Color

Red

Vintage

2020

Score

91

Price

US $ 23.00

Producer

Finca la Carrodilla