Carmen

Gran Reserva Apalta Vineyard Carmenère

9.127 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Central Valley, Chile
Carménère
Chicken, Pasta, Exotic Spices, White Rice, Turkey, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Potato, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Onion, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beef, Tomato-Based
Top Notes For
Trevor J. Gorham

Good fruit, balance and character. At first shot I got plenty of coffee beans and chocolate. Second bottle, not so present, maybe after it airs out. Delicious, easy drinking

Good fruit, balance and character. At first shot I got plenty of coffee beans and chocolate. Second bottle, not so present, maybe after it airs out. Delicious, easy drinking

1 person found it helpfulMay 5th, 2016
Daniel P. Drake

Tonight's wine is the 2012 Carmen Gran Reserva Carmenere Apalta Vineyard. I am really getting into these Chilean Carmenere's. I like the richness, smoothness and especially the green notes that really give them character.

The aroma give off wonderful black fruit notes of black plum, black plum, black cherry, black raspberry and black currant.

On the palate we get lots of green bell pepper, and herbaceousness of green peppercorn and then the sour cherry hits with tart raspberries and a good earthiness.

The wine is medium in body with medium + acidity and nice smooth medium tannins. This wine continues on forever that gives you that continued pleasure that makes it all worthwhile.

I will continue to delve into the Chilean Carmenere and enjoy their pleasures.

Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Tonight's wine is the 2012 Carmen Gran Reserva Carmenere Apalta Vineyard. I am really getting into these Chilean Carmenere's. I like the richness, smoothness and especially the green notes that really give them character.

The aroma give off wonderful black fruit notes of black plum, black plum, black cherry, black raspberry and black currant.

On the palate we get lots of green bell pepper, and herbaceousness of green peppercorn and then the sour cherry hits with tart raspberries and a good earthiness.

The wine is medium in body with medium + acidity and nice smooth medium tannins. This wine continues on forever that gives you that continued pleasure that makes it all worthwhile.

I will continue to delve into the Chilean Carmenere and enjoy their pleasures.

Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Dec 27th, 2016
fatima Lopes

1/4/19 - 14 anos

1/4/19 - 14 anos

Apr 10th, 2019
Eric Gagnet

Acidic without being overwhelming, nice and bold able to withstand powerful food

Acidic without being overwhelming, nice and bold able to withstand powerful food

Nov 20th, 2016
Pedro Oller

Great price performer. True Carmenère character with rich notes of berries and a sultry finish.

Great price performer. True Carmenère character with rich notes of berries and a sultry finish.

Mar 28th, 2016
Sophie Lee

Smooth, herby

Smooth, herby

Aug 30th, 2015
Henrik Söderlund

Lovely wine pre-dinner. Horrible mix with the prawn bisque starter, but goes nicely with beef.

Lovely wine pre-dinner. Horrible mix with the prawn bisque starter, but goes nicely with beef.

Aug 23rd, 2015
Taft Morgan

Bold dark smokey nose that continues onto the palate with dark fruits. Has a bite and I like.

Bold dark smokey nose that continues onto the palate with dark fruits. Has a bite and I like.

Jul 12th, 2015
Kangsan Kim

Good!

Good!

Jun 16th, 2015
Nicky Chow

Smell: Fruity and vanilla
Taste: leather and spice
Medium bodied but a little bit sweet for me, good finishing.

Smell: Fruity and vanilla
Taste: leather and spice
Medium bodied but a little bit sweet for me, good finishing.

Apr 25th, 2015