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Friday, September 22, 2023 - 95.5% Carménère
4.5% Cabernet Sauvignon
from Block 27 Peumo Vineyard, D.O. Peumo, Cachapoal Valley at 170 m
extending along the River Cachapoal on terraces of the Coastal Mountain Range
with deep clay loam alluvial soil and vines cuttings from cuttings of
pre-phylloxera genetic material planted in 1990.
Harvest 6-13 May. Manual selection of clusters and berries.
Gravity fed to tanks. 9-day fermentation plus 10-12 day maceration.
Malolactic in stainless steel tanks.
Aged 9 months in French oak barrels (58% new, rest 2nd and 3rd use)
14.5% Abv.

History: Concha y Toro’s founded in 1883 by Melchor Concha y Toro.
Now the largest producer and exporter of wines from Latin America
with more than 10,000 hectares of vineyards in Chile, Argentina and
the United States producing 16+ brands in Chile alone.
Made at the Peumo Cellar.
Winemaker: Marcio Ramírez.

A(ccuracy)=2: Med ruby. Leafy herbal varietal.
B(alance)=2: Dry fruit with firm structure.
C(omplexity)=2: Green pepper, dry herbs, roots, olive, earth.
D(epth)=1: Green mouthfeel. Even on palate and finish.

Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,1] = 7/10

Redolent of Chinese herbal medicine, similar to the Cabernet Gernischt there.

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