2007 Chono Carménère Reserva

Community Tasting Notes (7) Avg Score: 86.1 points

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  12/17/2013 - Not647f wrote:

  Nice knowing you, 2007 Carmeneres. This was a highly regarded vintage in Chile, esp for this variety of grape. I'd upgrade over my previous note, but this was still lacking in chocolate notes (thinking mole, not Hershey's) and a little weak on the slightly herbaceous edge I like here. Made the beef stew again and left out the olives at my wife's request. Still, very high QPR.

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  10/18/2012 - Not647f wrote: 86 Points

  Okay, but not really what I like in Carmenere. Lacks the bittersweet chocolaty tones that go well beef stew with cumin and green olives. Really can't knock the price, and better for my money than tons of merlot--you could see where they didn't catch the difference in Chile for a while, since this one, lacking the hints of green pepper, choco-tannins, and richness, was like a Right Banker's little brother. I've got another bottle, and I'll try it with lamb or something, maybe with some bay leaf or rosemary to see if that brings up the (pleasant) greenness I like in this grape. Again, not bad, not at all. Just that I like my carmenere--a lot--and like it a little different.

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  2/2/2011 - HStaal wrote: 82 Points

  OK – clear dark red appearance; fruit on nose; off dry; mid tannins; some acid; full body; medium / long finish; big juicy wine; very fruity – dark fruits; very smooth; nice drop but not really my bag; quite alcoholic.

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  1/1/2011 - JJWilliams81 wrote: 85 Points

  Hints of Tobacco and dirt in the taste. Very earthy yet leathery nose. Great bottle. I am sure I will buy another few bottles.

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  10/20/2010 - shadow wrote: 90 Points

  Easy to like, dark red, rich but not out of balance, mix of cranberry, tea and pomegranate with a nice tannic finish, great QPR

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