Winemaker Enrique Tirado reflects on the great 2018 vintage

Winemaker Enrique Tirado reflects on the great 2018 vintage

19 de August, 2020
Winemaker Enrique Tirado reflects on the great 2018 vintage

A great vintage. Ideal conditions were vital to secure a high-quality harvest successfully.

"One of the greatest harvest in Don Melchor's history." This is how its winemaker, Enrique Tirado, describes Don Melchor 2018 – soon to be launched. The vintage, which received an astonishing 100 points from critic James Suckling, had a harvest under ideal conditions with virtually no rain, warm temperatures during the day and chilling ones at night—giving rise to a very expressive wine, grand personality, and complexity.

Don Melchor 2018 holds the unique character of great wines and extraordinary harvests. It is composed of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot.

Enrique Tirado reflects on the score earned by the wine, understanding it as a distinction and significant recognition of over 30 years of dedicated work resulting in the grand Don Melchor.