Carmen
Gran Reserva Apalta Vineyard Carmenère
Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Central Valley, Chile
Good fruit, balance and character. At first shot I got plenty of coffee beans and chocolate. Second bottle, not so present, maybe after it airs out. Delicious, easy drinking
Good fruit, balance and character. At first shot I got plenty of coffee beans and chocolate. Second bottle, not so present, maybe after it airs out. Delicious, easy drinking
1 person found it helpfulMay 5th, 2016
Tonight's wine is the 2012 Carmen Gran Reserva Carmenere Apalta Vineyard. I am really getting into these Chilean Carmenere's. I like the richness, smoothness and especially the green notes that really give them character.
The aroma give off wonderful black fruit notes of black plum, black plum, black cherry, black raspberry and black currant.
On the palate we get lots of green bell pepper, and herbaceousness of green peppercorn and then the sour cherry hits with tart raspberries and a good earthiness.
The wine is medium in body with medium + acidity and nice smooth medium tannins. This wine continues on forever that gives you that continued pleasure that makes it all worthwhile.
I will continue to delve into the Chilean Carmenere and enjoy their pleasures.
Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
Tonight's wine is the 2012 Carmen Gran Reserva Carmenere Apalta Vineyard. I am really getting into these Chilean Carmenere's. I like the richness, smoothness and especially the green notes that really give them character.
The aroma give off wonderful black fruit notes of black plum, black plum, black cherry, black raspberry and black currant.
On the palate we get lots of green bell pepper, and herbaceousness of green peppercorn and then the sour cherry hits with tart raspberries and a good earthiness.
The wine is medium in body with medium + acidity and nice smooth medium tannins. This wine continues on forever that gives you that continued pleasure that makes it all worthwhile.
I will continue to delve into the Chilean Carmenere and enjoy their pleasures.
Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
Acidic without being overwhelming, nice and bold able to withstand powerful food
Acidic without being overwhelming, nice and bold able to withstand powerful food
Nov 20th, 2016Great price performer. True Carmenère character with rich notes of berries and a sultry finish.
Great price performer. True Carmenère character with rich notes of berries and a sultry finish.
Mar 28th, 2016Lovely wine pre-dinner. Horrible mix with the prawn bisque starter, but goes nicely with beef.
Lovely wine pre-dinner. Horrible mix with the prawn bisque starter, but goes nicely with beef.
Aug 23rd, 2015
Bold dark smokey nose that continues onto the palate with dark fruits. Has a bite and I like.
Bold dark smokey nose that continues onto the palate with dark fruits. Has a bite and I like.
Jul 12th, 2015Smell: Fruity and vanilla
Taste: leather and spice
Medium bodied but a little bit sweet for me, good finishing.
Smell: Fruity and vanilla
Taste: leather and spice
Medium bodied but a little bit sweet for me, good finishing.