I can see why this grape was significant to Bordeaux wines before the 20th century. This wine fools me every time...I think I am drinking merlot!
Ok...the skinny. this wine is full-bodied, full-flavored & deeply colored that combines some of the best qualities from Cab Sauv & Merlot. Olive, spice, and black plum aromas come with some grit and savory accents.
This is well packed and voluminous; flavors of olive, plum, and wild berry finish sturdy and smooth, with minty accents.
If you are looking for a good introduction to the positives of Carmenère, try this."
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Excellent. Coffee on the nose with subtle background notes of anise and spices. Very earthy on the palate with dark fruits. Gritty mouthfeel. Very enjoyable.
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Ready to go with a 20 minute decant. Bright cherry fruit, spice, touch of mushroom. Terrific minerality, velvety tannins on the finish. Great pairing with slow cooked pork spare ribs. Drink now.
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10/5/2016 - KillerJones Likes this wine: 90 Points
I can see why this grape was significant to Bordeaux wines before the 20th century. This wine fools me every time...I think I am drinking merlot!
Ok...the skinny. this wine is full-bodied, full-flavored & deeply colored that combines some of the best qualities from Cab Sauv & Merlot. Olive, spice, and black plum aromas come with some grit and savory accents.
This is well packed and voluminous; flavors of olive, plum, and wild berry finish sturdy and smooth, with minty accents.
If you are looking for a good introduction to the positives of Carmenère, try this."
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9/25/2016 - Dave75 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Excellent. Coffee on the nose with subtle background notes of anise and spices. Very earthy on the palate with dark fruits. Gritty mouthfeel. Very enjoyable.
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9/10/2016 - Sniffy-Sniff Likes this wine: 91 Points
Ready to go with a 20 minute decant. Bright cherry fruit, spice, touch of mushroom. Terrific minerality, velvety tannins on the finish. Great pairing with slow cooked pork spare ribs. Drink now.
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2/1/2016 - twfwinedude Likes this wine:
Smooth and classy with dark fruit and none of the vegetal flavors sometimes found with Carmenere.
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7/26/2015 - ocho8888 wrote: flawed
Bitter
90% carmenere 10% cab
14% alcohol
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