Maule Valley, Central Valley, Chile
High tone, tart, chalky unripe red plum. A bit unforgiving.
High tone, tart, chalky unripe red plum. A bit unforgiving.
Feb 20th, 2023
Staff BBQ; minimal notes, but my ratings are accurate; concentrated red and black fruit, earthy, beautiful
Staff BBQ; minimal notes, but my ratings are accurate; concentrated red and black fruit, earthy, beautiful
Jul 21st, 2021
This one is dry farmed.
On the nose; dark currants, savory meats, smoke, blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, touch of band-aid, pyrazines notes, black licorice, saline, fresh red florals and beautiful violets.
The body is medium full. The palate has firm, ripe tannins. The fruits are candied in style. Blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, blue fruit hues, dark chocolate, dark rich soil, dry stones, dry stems, red florals & violets, beautiful round acidity and a nicely balanced finish.
Photos of; their visitor center, rock soils around the Estate and Sangiovese grapes near harvest time on the Estate.
This one is dry farmed.
On the nose; dark currants, savory meats, smoke, blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, touch of band-aid, pyrazines notes, black licorice, saline, fresh red florals and beautiful violets.
The body is medium full. The palate has firm, ripe tannins. The fruits are candied in style. Blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, blue fruit hues, dark chocolate, dark rich soil, dry stones, dry stems, red florals & violets, beautiful round acidity and a nicely balanced finish.
Photos of; their visitor center, rock soils around the Estate and Sangiovese grapes near harvest time on the Estate.
Minerally and oak forward, with black and red fruits. Medium body and generous acidity made it pair nicely with smoky roasted vegetables.
Minerally and oak forward, with black and red fruits. Medium body and generous acidity made it pair nicely with smoky roasted vegetables.
May 6th, 2017
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SommCon San Diego 2018: Carignan - It's Not Just for Blending Anymore - Thursday, November 15
SommCon San Diego 2018: Carignan - It's Not Just for Blending Anymore - Thursday, November 15
Nov 13th, 2018
Single vin Carignan. This was lovely. Bright and lively. Still young with some gritty tannins. Light body and medium acidity. Black fruit with a hint of white pepper.
Single vin Carignan. This was lovely. Bright and lively. Still young with some gritty tannins. Light body and medium acidity. Black fruit with a hint of white pepper.
Jun 3rd, 2021
Strong tobacco, a bit oily, dark red fruit, held up nicely to Thanksgiving Turkey
Strong tobacco, a bit oily, dark red fruit, held up nicely to Thanksgiving Turkey
Nov 28th, 2020
Nice with chicken quesadillas. Smooth tannins, nice dark fruit.
Nice with chicken quesadillas. Smooth tannins, nice dark fruit.
Nov 22nd, 2020
