Woven, fragrant, supple.
The entire Escorihuela 1884 series offer great value.
This 2021 Cabernet is no exception; it doles out cherries and chocolate, violets and licorice, cloves, anise and cinnamon and pipe tobacco. It's a supple and delicious wine; intensely concentrated and woven yet approachable and full of substance. One of the best vintages of this Cabernet I can recall.
It's a solid partner for game meats, roasted wild mushrooms, aged cheeses and BBQ.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 15th, 2022

Balanced, expressive, fragrant.
Always a vibrant Cabernet, the 1884 offers high-toned cassis and dried roses, sarsaparilla and raspberry tea with baking spices and vanilla at the core. Expressive and buoyant on the palate, it has bright fruit layered with tobacco and graphite. Good persistence; a delicious red.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - August 27th, 2018

Flamboyant, fragrant, youthful.
The entire Escorihuela 1884 series has seen a facelift, the new label is more elegant, but not a huge departure from previous vintages.
The Cabernet is always a standout and the flamboyant 2019 delivers lifted purple berries, cassis and warm vanilla aromas layered with pipe tobacco, baking spice, graphite and saddle leather. Fresh red fruit, cocoa and savoury herbs are suggested in the mouth; smooth overall, but there are some youthful tannins on the finish that should soften.
A solid partner for game meats, roasted wild mushrooms, aged cheeses and BBQ.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - October 26th, 2020

Fresh, layered, savoury.
Aromas of black raspberries, violets and toasted spice are woven with chargrill, dried herbs and espresso. A balanced and generous palate is savoury and layered, dark and ripe. The finish trails cocoa, spice and saline flavours.
It's a perfect pairing for dense proteins, such as hard cheeses, grilled mushrooms and roasted meats.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Parmesan & Rosemary
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 24th, 2020

Concentrated, brooding, substantial.
This vintage, the 1884 tempts with intense notes of blackberry jam, star anise, bruised violets, 80 percent dark chocolate mocha, prune plums and black pepper. It shows toasted oak, savoury spices, dark chocolate nibs and espresso on the palate. A substantial wine with a concentrated brooding character.
Made for dense proteins, such as hard cheeses, grilled mushrooms and roasted meats.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Parmesan & Rosemary
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 15th, 2016