Benchmark Wines
Criterion Collection Reserva Valle de Colchagua Carménère
Dark green bell pepper pyrazine vegetal dark forest spices medfull bodied had w rib roast went well
Dark green bell pepper pyrazine vegetal dark forest spices medfull bodied had w rib roast went well
Dec 31st, 2016Nice well balanced. Pair it like a Toscana or maybe a Sangiovese
Nice well balanced. Pair it like a Toscana or maybe a Sangiovese
Nov 4th, 2016Balanced, full Carménère. Plenty of licorice and tobacco leaf. Rich and spicy. Robust.
Balanced, full Carménère. Plenty of licorice and tobacco leaf. Rich and spicy. Robust.
Mar 2nd, 2016Bold flavors. Earthy and spicy. Will buy again!
Bold flavors. Earthy and spicy. Will buy again!
Jan 15th, 2016A very tart and cherry flavor that neutralizes as breathes. Good with red meat and a scary movie. Add a loved one if you can :}
A very tart and cherry flavor that neutralizes as breathes. Good with red meat and a scary movie. Add a loved one if you can :}
Nov 15th, 2015Recently enjoyed the 2013 vintage. Overall it was quite good with notes of tobacco and strong coffee and/or cocoa. There was however a depth that seemed to be missing in light of the flavor notes and an unexpected taste that suggested more time in the bottle might be helpful. I would buy this again and try it with an aerator.
Recently enjoyed the 2013 vintage. Overall it was quite good with notes of tobacco and strong coffee and/or cocoa. There was however a depth that seemed to be missing in light of the flavor notes and an unexpected taste that suggested more time in the bottle might be helpful. I would buy this again and try it with an aerator.
Sep 28th, 2015Good flavor and color on the weak side. Tastes like a light wine. The liter of ' Vino de La Casa' for 3 pesetas in Madrid in the early 70's was a much better buy daily and it tasted like good wine and not chocolate. For hot chocolate we went to Chocolateria San Gines. Good, good, good...............
A lot to learn about wine, my friends.
Salud!
Good flavor and color on the weak side. Tastes like a light wine. The liter of ' Vino de La Casa' for 3 pesetas in Madrid in the early 70's was a much better buy daily and it tasted like good wine and not chocolate. For hot chocolate we went to Chocolateria San Gines. Good, good, good...............
A lot to learn about wine, my friends.
Salud!
Very strong tobacco aromas and dark chocolate on the nose. Dark berries and cocoa in the mouth. Full bodied. This is definitely a good wine for cold weather and winter months. Luckily I maintain frigid temperatures in my apartment, so it works!
Very strong tobacco aromas and dark chocolate on the nose. Dark berries and cocoa in the mouth. Full bodied. This is definitely a good wine for cold weather and winter months. Luckily I maintain frigid temperatures in my apartment, so it works!
Aug 26th, 2015