This wine grew on me significantly as the wine tasting and evening progressed. Good moderate tannin with a very light dustiness on the nose. There was initially a slight medicinal nose. Gave the impression of a moderate Bordeaux/Merlot. The unveiling showed it to be a Carmenere and I have never had a Carmenere like this as it was lacking the guava nose I normally find. THis is the first time I can understand as to why it was mistaken for Merlot for so many years. (Scoresheet 82)
Dark red with a cherry nose with a hint of spice. Smooth and dry with a full body and heavy enjoyable tannins. Moderately long dry finish. Classic Bordeaux from Bordeaux. (Sc 88)
USA, California, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District
Light and enjoyable cassis on the nose. Full bodied with moderately heavy tannins. A touch (very small) of heat in the finish which indicates to me that it should maybe lie for a little. Moderate finish. (S=91) On retasting I adjusted the score down to 91 - nice wine but it doesn't match the first label.
2000 Concha y Toro Carménère Terrunyo Peumo Vineyard Block 27 88 Points
Chile, Rapel Valley, Cachapoal Valley
This wine grew on me significantly as the wine tasting and evening progressed. Good moderate tannin with a very light dustiness on the nose. There was initially a slight medicinal nose. Gave the impression of a moderate Bordeaux/Merlot. The unveiling showed it to be a Carmenere and I have never had a Carmenere like this as it was lacking the guava nose I normally find. THis is the first time I can understand as to why it was mistaken for Merlot for so many years. (Scoresheet 82)
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