Rapel Valley, Central Valley, Chile
Malty baked apple and fermenting strawberry nose, with a jungle back note. Pure pepper up front and a charred oak and black plum essence. Pepper and pencil lead persist as the fruit expands into a black cherry and hint of mushroom and rich composte. Great value here, if a somewhat abrupt ending.
Malty baked apple and fermenting strawberry nose, with a jungle back note. Pure pepper up front and a charred oak and black plum essence. Pepper and pencil lead persist as the fruit expands into a black cherry and hint of mushroom and rich composte. Great value here, if a somewhat abrupt ending.
Aug 18th, 2015
I really enjoy a nice Carmenere having been introduced to this varietal on business trips to Chile. Typically a great complement to grilled meats, this somewhat young Carmenere (2020 vintage) did not disappoint! Ripe berries but with just a touch of a oeppery finish is a nice pairing with the flank steak, grilled Serranos, roasted sweet potatoes and chimichurri sauce we had for dinner. Not sure how much variety there is between vintages but the 2020 seems like a good one!
I really enjoy a nice Carmenere having been introduced to this varietal on business trips to Chile. Typically a great complement to grilled meats, this somewhat young Carmenere (2020 vintage) did not disappoint! Ripe berries but with just a touch of a oeppery finish is a nice pairing with the flank steak, grilled Serranos, roasted sweet potatoes and chimichurri sauce we had for dinner. Not sure how much variety there is between vintages but the 2020 seems like a good one!
Aug 25th, 2024Bold, a little zesty, but not overbearing.
Bold, a little zesty, but not overbearing.
Jul 14th, 2018Not bad for a 2015 and for the price point.
Not bad for a 2015 and for the price point.
Dec 28th, 2017
Green pepper with hints of spice, smoke, chocolate, leather, dark berries. Excellent wine at a great price
Green pepper with hints of spice, smoke, chocolate, leather, dark berries. Excellent wine at a great price
Dec 9th, 2017
From wine club, nice balanced red jammy on the finish
From wine club, nice balanced red jammy on the finish
Nov 4th, 2017
Carlénière grapes found in the Bordeaux region of France; member of the Cabernet family. Deeply colored. Packed with pungent aromas
Carlénière grapes found in the Bordeaux region of France; member of the Cabernet family. Deeply colored. Packed with pungent aromas
Jul 18th, 201714.5% very compact fruit, excellent body
14.5% very compact fruit, excellent body
May 8th, 2017
I'd pay $20 per bottle. It's great!
I'd pay $20 per bottle. It's great!
Mar 14th, 2017
