Tasty, balanced, more than simple fruit. Black currant, ancho chile, olive, and tobacco aromas, kind of a quintessential Cab Franc/Merlot profile, as Carmenere should be. Silky, savory on the palate, round, long finish of dark fruit and olive. Oak integrated/in balance. Bold but not over the top.
Drink for the excellent balance and Bordeaux variety expression, though shouldn't fall apart in the near term.
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Interesting blend of Carmenere (75%) and Merlot (25%) from the Veneto. Dark berries, cocoa and black pepper aromas. Spicy pallet with big red and black fruit. Hint of soy sauce. Lots of firm tannins and length on the finish. Bold and interesting.
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Light purple color. Spicy nose of pepper, anise, paprika and mesquite over top of rec cherries and black and red currants. Medium-bodied on the palate, fresh acidity, nice grip on the palate, but no harsh edges. A silky but tangy feel with tart red and black currants and cherries. A host of complex spicy notes, like paprika, pepper, grilled steak. It opens up so well with air and shows more floral and elegant tones. I’d love to see this in four to six years. Special, fascinating Carmenere that includes 25% Merlot.
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3/12/2024 - tsdv Likes this wine: 84 Points
Interesting.
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1/20/2022 - epiphany Does not like this wine:
Flawed.
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9/5/2021 - Cabfrancophile Likes this wine: 91 Points
Tasty, balanced, more than simple fruit. Black currant, ancho chile, olive, and tobacco aromas, kind of a quintessential Cab Franc/Merlot profile, as Carmenere should be. Silky, savory on the palate, round, long finish of dark fruit and olive. Oak integrated/in balance. Bold but not over the top.
Drink for the excellent balance and Bordeaux variety expression, though shouldn't fall apart in the near term.
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12/21/2020 - impresario51 wrote: 88 Points
Weak and tannic. Not bad, but not especially pleasant unless you like the grape I think.
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12/21/2020 - vandal16 wrote: 90 Points
Interesting blend of Carmenere (75%) and Merlot (25%) from the Veneto. Dark berries, cocoa and black pepper aromas. Spicy pallet with big red and black fruit. Hint of soy sauce. Lots of firm tannins and length on the finish. Bold and interesting.
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10/31/2020 - tsdv wrote: 83 Points
Not sure. Touch of rustic stemminess. Lean merlot in mix.
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5/24/2020 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 91 Points
Light purple color. Spicy nose of pepper, anise, paprika and mesquite over top of rec cherries and black and red currants. Medium-bodied on the palate, fresh acidity, nice grip on the palate, but no harsh edges. A silky but tangy feel with tart red and black currants and cherries. A host of complex spicy notes, like paprika, pepper, grilled steak. It opens up so well with air and shows more floral and elegant tones. I’d love to see this in four to six years. Special, fascinating Carmenere that includes 25% Merlot.
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4/18/2020 - Porters Wines Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very good with pork porchetta! Full bodied, silky mouthfeel, deliciousness... got to get some more.
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2/12/2020 - Nova5400 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very pleasant red. With a little aeration you can drink this wine for hours
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