Very pretty nose. Sensuous palate. Soft but inviting. Not a thinking wine at all but one to sup and enjoy. A crowd pleaser but an interesting one. Not sure about the Carmenere character as it seems a little international but still rather fun. Drink soon as the 2nd half the next night had faded: slightly stewed fruit.
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This is the first time that I have drank a Carménère wine and was impressed with its deep crimson color and the nose of red fruits, spices and berries. It is a medium body wine, softer than a Cabernet and I found this particular wine to open up very quickly after decanting and ready to drink. The nose had a hint of red fruit like cherry, with smoky, spicy and earthy notes. With a hint of dark chocolate, tobacco, and leather, this wine tasted delicious and had a smooth finish that lingered.
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This does not quite work for me. It is over-extracted, over-oaked, over-ripe, and a bit artificial in taste. It does, however, have somewhat pleasant aromas of black pepper, chocolate, and vegetables, but everything is over the top for my taste. It is much better on the 2nd day, though.
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Avaliação detalhada prejudicada pelo excesso de pessoas, conversas e risadas. O vinho foi bem, todo mundo gostou, inclusive eu, mas pela memória, prefiro o Santa Rita Reserva, menos amadeirado.
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5/9/2015 - king-bing wrote:
Very pretty nose. Sensuous palate. Soft but inviting. Not a thinking wine at all but one to sup and enjoy. A crowd pleaser but an interesting one. Not sure about the Carmenere character as it seems a little international but still rather fun. Drink soon as the 2nd half the next night had faded: slightly stewed fruit.
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9/6/2013 - marcellevi Likes this wine: 88 Points
Definitely holds its own at $13. Hits with black fruit, chewy body w/ some bite, oak integration. Very versatile, too.
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1/13/2013 - Duncan wrote: 88 Points
Very good. It's worth paying a bit more for their Max Carmenere, though, which puts this one in the shade.
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12/4/2012 - morewine wrote: 89 Points
This is the first time that I have drank a Carménère wine and was impressed with its deep crimson color and the nose of red fruits, spices and berries. It is a medium body wine, softer than a Cabernet and I found this particular wine to open up very quickly after decanting and ready to drink. The nose had a hint of red fruit like cherry, with smoky, spicy and earthy notes. With a hint of dark chocolate, tobacco, and leather, this wine tasted delicious and had a smooth finish that lingered.
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2/29/2012 - Maestro wrote: 80 Points
This does not quite work for me. It is over-extracted, over-oaked, over-ripe, and a bit artificial in taste. It does, however, have somewhat pleasant aromas of black pepper, chocolate, and vegetables, but everything is over the top for my taste. It is much better on the 2nd day, though.
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10/24/2011 - fasimao wrote: 85 Points
Avaliação detalhada prejudicada pelo excesso de pessoas, conversas e risadas. O vinho foi bem, todo mundo gostou, inclusive eu, mas pela memória, prefiro o Santa Rita Reserva, menos amadeirado.
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10/23/2011 - RandyC wrote: 88 Points
Lots of fruit on this one an easy drinking wine without too much complexity. A good Wednesday night sipper.
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