Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Carmen – Sauvignon Blanc Gran Reserva 2025
Casablanca Valley – Chile 🇨🇱

Overview
A refreshing and youthful 100% Sauvignon Blanc from one of Chile’s premier cool-climate regions. Casablanca Valley is known for its coastal influence and ocean breezes that give whites their piercing freshness.

Aromas & Flavors
Classic grassy notes, an abundance of passion fruit, and a sharp lemon peel zest that lingers persistently. Bright and aromatic with a clean edge.

Mouthfeel
Crisp, zesty, and linear in structure. The acidity is razor-sharp, carrying the citrus and tropical fruit flavors through a refreshing finish.

Food Pairings
Perfect alongside ceviche, sushi, goat cheese salads, or even grilled asparagus.

Verdict
A vibrant Sauvignon Blanc that screams coastal freshness—youthful, sharp, and highly refreshing.

Did You Know?
Casablanca Valley is one of Chile’s first coastal appellations to gain worldwide recognition, pioneering cool-climate winemaking in the country in the 1980s. — 21 days ago

Byron Hewett

9.2

Delicious. No malo. Step up from the entry level. — 2 years ago

Jennifer Pletcher

9.1

Tim would kill us for drinking this so late, but it's delicious! Fruity, malic, bright... with vanilla and nutmeg notes to mellow it out — 4 years ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.0

Bright medium ruby with medium wide violet pink rim . This is quite exuberantly fruited on the nose at first , with plum , dark cherry , violets then some dry spices, anis, with some slightly toasty , earthy hints after a while . On the palate this is velvety in texture , medium bodied with red plum , dark cherry , ripe blackberry , with a discreet dried spice note . Balanced alcohol , ripe but lightly grippy tannins , and good freshness . Medium length , with cherry , anis and toasty , earthy notes on the finish. Youthful but certainly enjoyable now and , I would imagine , over the next 5-10 years. — 3 months ago

Tom F

9.4

Partner really liked this wine — 5 months ago

Angel Free

9.6

Very good wine - would def drink again — 2 years ago

Carlos David Pozo

9.4

This is Cabernet Sauvignon not a Sirah — 4 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Carmen Gran Reserva Carménère 2022
100% Carménère – El Peñasco Vineyard, Apalta, Chile 🇨🇱

This is Carménère at its finest, rich, expressive, and undeniably a Chilean flagship grape.
In the glass: Deep, dark purple with serious intensity. On the nose: Ripe blackberries, plums, sweet spices and tobacco leaves. Hints of anise and paprika adds depth and intrigue.
On the palate: A lush wave of dark cherries 🍒, smooth sweet tannins, and a soft texture that lingers. Beautifully concentrated, yet still fresh and vibrant

Mouthfeel overall: full-bodied, smooth, and balanced. Silky tannins and excellent structure make for a long, elegant finish. This is a stellar example of Chilean Carménère, spicy, earthy, and fruit-forward with finesse. Amazing quality for the price.

Pair it with: grilled meats 🥩, smoky veggies 🍆, or just sip and savor on its own under the stars.
¡Salud! 🥂
— 4 months ago

Byron Hewett

9.3

A beauty. What Bob McDonald said about this wine is spot on! — 2 years ago

Giovanna Scoccimarro

9.0

Don't think I've had a south African wine, not bad at all! Was great with seafood... — 3 years ago