Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Carmen — Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, D.O. Maipo Valley, Chile 🇨🇱

Overview
A simple, casual, easygoing Cabernet built for everyday drinking rather than contemplation. Lightly spicy with juicy red and black fruit, soft structure, and friendly tannins, more “Netflix couch wine” than cellar trophy.

Aromas & Flavors
Black currant, red cherry, plum, mild peppery spice, touch of cocoa and gentle oak.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, smooth and approachable, modest tannins, easy finish with no hard edges.

Food Pairings
Burgers, weeknight pasta, roast chicken, tacos, pizza night, or honestly… takeout + sofa.

Verdict
Straightforward and pleasant. Lacks complexity or depth, but delivers exactly what it promises: a relaxed, no-thinking-required pour. Good value, low stress, easy company.

🍷 Did You Know?
Carmen is one of Chile’s historic wineries (founded 1850) and was instrumental in rediscovering Carménère as a distinct variety after it was long mistaken for Merlot.

Personal Pick
Not a study wine, a “second glass without noticing” wine. Perfect for unwinding when the day’s over and the brain is off duty. — 5 months ago

Tom F

9.4

Partner really liked this wine — a year ago

Giovanna Scoccimarro

9.0

Don't think I've had a south African wine, not bad at all! Was great with seafood... — 4 years ago

Eric Doss

9.4

Nice finish. Will try again. — 5 years ago

Philip Lee

9.2

2017 vintage for thanksgiving dinner 2020. — 6 years ago

Katherine Keim

9.5

Excelente vino para acompañar unos ostiones a la parmesana! — 6 years ago

Daniele Alves

9.9

Tomei com a Cris — 7 years ago

Nicole Mui-Tummers

9.0

First night in Santiago, Chile. Enjoy that it's not very dry, easy drinking — 5 months ago

Enrique

9.0

Consistente, paso de boca prolongado y armonioso — 7 months ago

Angel Free

9.6

Very good wine - would def drink again — 3 years ago

Carlos David Pozo

9.4

This is Cabernet Sauvignon not a Sirah — 5 years ago

Marc Garneau

8.9

Bon rouge, corsé et fruité, bien rempli, belle robe. 2018 bu en 2021 mais qui aurait dû être bu avant 2019 ? V — 5 years ago

Christopher Appel

8.9

Solid Priorat - not too earthy — 6 years ago

W B

9.5

Anniversary 2019 — 7 years ago

Ericsson

9.6

Petrus Night at Teodoro in Playa del Carmen. Bold with evolving character and depth. — 6 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Carmen – Sauvignon Blanc Gran Reserva 2025
Casablanca Valley – Chile 🇨🇱

Overview
A refreshing and youthful 100% Sauvignon Blanc from one of Chile’s premier cool-climate regions. Casablanca Valley is known for its coastal influence and ocean breezes that give whites their piercing freshness.

Aromas & Flavors
Classic grassy notes, an abundance of passion fruit, and a sharp lemon peel zest that lingers persistently. Bright and aromatic with a clean edge.

Mouthfeel
Crisp, zesty, and linear in structure. The acidity is razor-sharp, carrying the citrus and tropical fruit flavors through a refreshing finish.

Food Pairings
Perfect alongside ceviche, sushi, goat cheese salads, or even grilled asparagus.

Verdict
A vibrant Sauvignon Blanc that screams coastal freshness—youthful, sharp, and highly refreshing.

Did You Know?
Casablanca Valley is one of Chile’s first coastal appellations to gain worldwide recognition, pioneering cool-climate winemaking in the country in the 1980s. — 8 months ago

David Miska

9.0

2019 vintage very good — 5 years ago

Jalyn Warren

9.0

Very nice. Smooth. — 5 years ago

Frank Kuo

9.2

Color of saturated ruby with a mix of purple shades. Nose of vanilla, dried strawberries, hickory, dark ripe fruits in general, and a bit oak. Nose is round and refined. Taste of smoke acidity, ripe dark skin grape, cherry tobacco, mineral, sweetness from fruits and vanilla, a bit minty and zesty. Quite chewy and mouthful, very Syrah like. Aftertaste is medium long with sweet and zest note and backbone of tannins. I think she is pretty decent. — 6 years ago

Connie Radwanski

9.7

Delicious — 7 years ago