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Single Vineyard Colchagua Valley Carménère

8.893 ratings
8.52 pro ratings
Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Central Valley, Chile
Carménère
Chicken, Pasta, Exotic Spices, White Rice, Turkey, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Potato, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Onion, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beef, Tomato-Based
Top Notes For
Peter Herbert

Kinda smoky tasting. Quite unusual. Not sure I would go for it again.

Kinda smoky tasting. Quite unusual. Not sure I would go for it again.

1 person found it helpfulAug 21st, 2014
Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

8.3

enjoyable, but not a ton of character

enjoyable, but not a ton of character

Dec 27th, 2014
Leigh D

WBG - well rounded, easy drinking, perfectly serviceable and enjoyable

WBG - well rounded, easy drinking, perfectly serviceable and enjoyable

Jan 5th, 2024
ESF
8.7

Decent, had their red blend - was really impressed, so I tried their varietal carmenere. Inky, dark fruit profile w/distinct green edges, plenty of herbaceousness, some pepper, lil leathery goodness. Nice complexity on nose, medium bodied, silky smooth, more 1 dimensional on mid palate w/pliable tannins and bit of juiciness. Modest finish.

Decent, had their red blend - was really impressed, so I tried their varietal carmenere. Inky, dark fruit profile w/distinct green edges, plenty of herbaceousness, some pepper, lil leathery goodness. Nice complexity on nose, medium bodied, silky smooth, more 1 dimensional on mid palate w/pliable tannins and bit of juiciness. Modest finish.

Nov 12th, 2023
Matthew Doty

2020 vintage. A very nice carmenere, with slightly peppery dark tannins and full body without feeling heavy. A great weekday wine, especially for the price

2020 vintage. A very nice carmenere, with slightly peppery dark tannins and full body without feeling heavy. A great weekday wine, especially for the price

Feb 8th, 2023
Patrick Melville

From Valle de Colchagua. Very nice balance of fruit, acidity, and tannins. And a great value.

From Valle de Colchagua. Very nice balance of fruit, acidity, and tannins. And a great value.

Jul 3rd, 2020
E Siodmak

Good. Tried at Astor 12/6/18. Very nice. Around $12

Good. Tried at Astor 12/6/18. Very nice. Around $12

Dec 9th, 2018
Austin Tabbone

Ripe bell-pepper and rich fruit provide a zesty nose. The bell-pepper rind quality pops up more on the palate. Overall a nice carmenere.

Ripe bell-pepper and rich fruit provide a zesty nose. The bell-pepper rind quality pops up more on the palate. Overall a nice carmenere.

Oct 25th, 2018
Jordan Kokot

Sour, ripe fruit. Mild texture

Sour, ripe fruit. Mild texture

Oct 20th, 2018
Ben Levine

Big bold carmenere. I was pleasantly surprised, pairs incredibly with a juicy steak

Big bold carmenere. I was pleasantly surprised, pairs incredibly with a juicy steak

Oct 11th, 2018