Elqui Wines

Elqui Valley Carménère Blend

8.974 ratings
8.67 pro ratings
Elqui Valley, Coquimbo, Chile
Malbec, Syrah, Carménère
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Turkey, Baking Spices, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Duck, Onion, Soft Cheese
Top Notes For
Alexa

Easy to drink, smooth yet bold, consistent flavoring from start to finish

Easy to drink, smooth yet bold, consistent flavoring from start to finish

2 people found it helpfulNov 20th, 2014
c h
8.7

Smokey and a bit salty.

Smokey and a bit salty.

1 person found it helpfulOct 24th, 2015
Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

8.9

Like maple flavored bacon on the finish

Like maple flavored bacon on the finish

1 person found it helpfulDec 27th, 2013
Matt Duncan

Floral, blackberry. Tannins a bit disjointed but certainly capable of quaffing!

Floral, blackberry. Tannins a bit disjointed but certainly capable of quaffing!

Oct 7th, 2016
Jeremiah Diaz

Medium ruby color; black cherries, plums, and black pepper on the nose; high acidity; medium tannins; tastes like tart cherries, slate, and a hint of chocolate with a long finish. After a good decant, it smells like oak and cherries and tastes about the same. Nellie doesn't like it. It's too smoky for her. I like it, but there is something a little bitter in the after taste in not a fan of. With more time in the glass it really improved. I'm increasing the score i gave it.

Medium ruby color; black cherries, plums, and black pepper on the nose; high acidity; medium tannins; tastes like tart cherries, slate, and a hint of chocolate with a long finish. After a good decant, it smells like oak and cherries and tastes about the same. Nellie doesn't like it. It's too smoky for her. I like it, but there is something a little bitter in the after taste in not a fan of. With more time in the glass it really improved. I'm increasing the score i gave it.

Sep 2nd, 2023
Brendan Devine

Smooth and easy drinking. Licorice, plum, dates.

Smooth and easy drinking. Licorice, plum, dates.

Mar 6th, 2021
Ethan Clark

A good pairing with a game of Among Us with your friends.

A good pairing with a game of Among Us with your friends.

Nov 12th, 2020
ed
8.0

Smokey but no acid and a bit jammy for my palette.

Smokey but no acid and a bit jammy for my palette.

Nov 6th, 2020
K Brooks

Preferred the 2015 ($16, 8.9) to 2016 ($17, 8.6). Don’t think it was the food or company.

Preferred the 2015 ($16, 8.9) to 2016 ($17, 8.6). Don’t think it was the food or company.

Nov 1st, 2020
Jeff Bouthillier

Fruity, berries

Fruity, berries

Aug 18th, 2020